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Hawaii Supreme Court Recusals Spark Election Drama | Honolulu News
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Hawaii’s Supreme Court is racing to decide Tommy Waters’ third-term eligibility appeal—eight justices, including the new Chief Justice, have quietly recused themselves without explanation, sparking intense speculation. Trevor Ozawa, who sued Waters, pushed for a lightning-fast resolution to avoid confusing voters ahead of September’s military ballot deadline. The court agreed, scheduling arguments for late August under Hawaii’s public-importance fast-track rule. Three circuit judges now step in to fill the void, while the judiciary declines to comment on the recusals. Waters’ camp welcomes the momentum but can’t ignore the optics—or the whispers. This high-stakes legal shuffle could reshape the election.
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