“It’s not just about me it’s about the people of Maui County,” Victorino told the TV crew. The mayor accepted defeat, thanked his volunteers and, in a rare move for a politician, apologized. The screen towering above the stage was broadcasting Hawaii News Now, where Victorino spoke from his campaign party in the parking lot outside of the Kahului Shopping Center. Later in the night, however, the crowd went quiet. Linda Lingle to South Maui’s outgoing progressive state Rep.
Current and former government leaders from across the political spectrum attended, ranging from former Republican Gov. Kupuna watched live music on the giant stage. Children giggled and chased each other across the pavilion. Hundreds of his closest friends and volunteers celebrated at the spacious Maui Arts & Cultural Center, whooping and whistling each time his lead widened throughout the night. Within three hours of the polls closing on election night, the results were clear: Richard Bissen held a commanding lead over Mayor Michael Victorino in the race to become Maui County’s next chief executive.Īt Bissen’s campaign party, the scene was lively.
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