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From: Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>
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Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Voter List Request Denial – HRS §11-97

Mr. Martin,


The reason the LNC responded the way it did is because you cc'd the entire board without context or warning in an exchange between you and your states elections commission.


If you are confused as to why that is unprofessional and blind-sided the board, it is because randomly cc'ing an entire organization in a dispute between you and your state with zero context is considered to lack social awareness and professional courtesy. 


You are called to order more than any other member on this body. That is not because of bias, it is because of your conduct. Inappropriate outbursts, constant accusations, and disregard for procedure have become your trademark.


Your effort to paint the board as your personal enemy is tilting at windmills. If you wish to bring matters forward, the path is clear: notice a motion, appeal a ruling, or call a meeting. What you cannot do is continue disrupting this body with endless tirades. 


Not to mention constant cryptic allusions to lawsuits and legal action. If you’ve got a case, pursue it. If not, it’s best not to talk about it.


If you look at the board and ask yourself how you can add value, great. If you choose to be disruptive, the body will deal with it through proper process.


I wish you well in your efforts in Hawaii, and congratulations on your election.


Sincerely,

Steven Nekhaila

Chairman, LNC



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Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Voter List Request Denial – HRS §11-97
 
Aloha! 

Now that we have we are starting to look at healthy internal changes and have begun to de-toxify the board, I thought now would be a good time to again bring to some members’ misdirected attentions this very important issue affecting many states.

My state’s Elections Commission (a battleground I have been active in since 2022) has commissioned an investigation which has found the Office of Elections to be engaged in gross violations of the law, in cahoots with the attorney general, as I outlined in Martin v Nago. 

It has been shown that in Hawaii county alone, (population 250k max), there was a ballot discrepancy between the state and county lists of at least 19,000 ballots, enough to tip any race on the island. 

In 2022-2023, I launched a whistleblower complaint against the office of elections for severe misconduct and irregularities in the 2022 primary which I witnessed as an official election observer. 

My findings are now being independently verified and vindicated, including findings outlining severe attorney and judicial misconduct, attended by substantial conflicts of interest. These conflicts were ignored and concealed. Whistleblowers like me were suppressed and subject to retaliation, making it challenging to hold responsible parties accountable. 

But the truth always comes out eventually. 

For more information on the background of this matter: 
 


For your edification, the way the LNC elected to treat this complaint was one of the deciding factors that led me to run for a seat in Region 1, and to hold members accountable for their choices. 

I’m pleased to inform you all that the fight in Hawaii is going very well here — despite us having the most corrupt state government in the US. 

The LPHI continues to make gains and take ground, largely because we are focused on doing our jobs, rather than LARPing as establishment Machiavellian wannabes. 

The LNC could have been heroes in this story — but missed that opportunity due to mismanagement, poor leadership, and misconduct. 

Let’s learn from this. 

I urge you all most seriously to up your game, and do better.

Have an excellent day! 

Austin Martin 
Libertarian Party of Hawaii  |  State Chair
LibertarianHawaii.com


On Thu, Feb 27, 2025 at 5:14 PM Matt Johnson <matt.j...@lp.org> wrote:
Mr. Martin, 

As a State Chair myself, and as a Libertarian who believes in decentralization, I understand that when MY STATE government violates the rights of my affiliate, it is MY duty to take that on. Aloha.

In Liberty,

Matt Johnson, PCM, CDMP
LNC Region 2 Alternate
Libertarian Party of Florida Chair
Libertarian Party of Florida Communications Chair
Libertarian Party of Volusia County Secretary


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Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Voter List Request Denial – HRS §11-97
 
Because it’s your job to show have some interest when a state government is violating the rights of one of your state affiliates.

Just because some of y’all are incompetent & compromised doesn’t mean I’d leave you uniformed about important affiliate business. 

I’m sure your constituents will be thrilled to know how much you care. 

However I will happily remove you from the thread, as requested. 

Mahalo & have a nice day.

Austin Martin 
Libertarian Party of Hawaii  |  Chairman
LibertarianHawaii.com


On Thu, Feb 27, 2025 at 5:08 PM Matt Johnson <matt.j...@lp.org> wrote:
Thank you, Mr. Malagon.  I'm not sure how or why we are even on it, or what we are expected to do about it.



In Liberty,

Matt Johnson, PCM, CDMP
LNC Region 2 Alternate
Libertarian Party of Florida Chair
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Libertarian Party of Volusia County Secretary


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Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Voter List Request Denial – HRS §11-97
 
Remove the LNC from this thread.

Adrian F Malagon
At-Large Rep, Libertarian National Committee
Chair, Libertarian Party of California

On Feb 27, 2025, at 7:05 PM, LPHI Chair <lphi...@gmail.com> wrote:

Aloha! 

Unfortunately, this answer is unacceptable, since the individual counties neither posses nor maintain the statewide voter list which which your office is legally required to possess, maintain, and make available for public inspection, as per HRS 11-97, and the sections of the HAR therein referenced. 

I reiterate that your office, in refusing to comply with the law, is committing an ongoing and substantial violation of my rights as an individual and as the state chairman of the Libertarian Party of Hawaii. 

I must insist that your office cease and desist from hiding or obfuscating the records and or the protocols for accessing said records. 

If I am mistaken in my assessment of the situation, then a more detailed (and preferably coherent) explanation on why your decision to deny public access to public election records in this instance does not violate HRS 19-3 subsection (8) and other laws. 

I sincerely wish to resolve this controversy amicably - so please be reasonable, follow the law, and communicate intelligently. 

Directing me repeatedly to a different, non-responsible legal entity is a functional denial of my request. Your choice not to articulate it shows the office is being tactical, rather than helpful. I need to know the reasoning, otherwise I will have no choice but to assume the list(s) are being withheld for nefarious reasons, such as to prevent fraud detection.  

I repeat, this is unacceptable and appears flagrantly illegal. 

Please provide a responsive answer with either: 
1.) instructions to obtain the statewide voter list, or 
2.) a coherent explanation on why this is happening. 

Please provide both of these items according to the timelines previously stated.

Mahalo in advance for your compliance with the law. 

Austin Martin 
Libertarian Party of Hawaii  |  Chairman
Office: 808-824-LPHI  |  Cell: 940-368-0364
LibertarianHawaii.com


On Thu, Feb 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM OE.Elections <elec...@hawaii.gov> wrote:

Aloha,

 

For assistance in obtaining voter lists, please contact the County Elections Divisions as their offices are responsible for fulfilling requests for voter lists.  Visit the County Elections Divisions page for the contact information to their offices.

 

Thank you,

 

Raymund de Vega

Voter Services

State of Hawaii, Office of Elections

(808) 453-VOTE (8683)

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Subject: [EXTERNAL] Voter List Request Denial – HRS §11-97

 

Aloha! 

 

As the state chair of the Libertarian Party of Hawaii, I requested the statewide voter list under HRS §11-97 this morning. Prior informal requests about how to obtain this information have been neglected. Earlier this morning, I renewed my attempts to access the statewide voter list, which is maintained by the office of elections, for election planning and fraud detection purposes.

 

However, your office denied this request, claiming inability to ‘interpret the law,’ refused to confirm the list’s existence, repeatedly refusing to answer questions, then referring me to contact the individual counties, and ultimately terminated the call. The record of the call makes clear that questions were asked repeatedly, and avoided with intention. 

 

A recording of the call was made for accountability & transparency purposes, and provides supporting evidence that the obstruction & avoidance were intentional. Because of this, I have CC’d the proper authorities on this email. 

 

 

The recording began after the first denial and evasion, while I was on hold, and continued for the remainder of the conversation. The recording was promptly uploaded and accurately represents the conversation, without alteration or guile. It is authentic, and happened a little over an hour before the time of this writing. 

 

The actions of the Hawaii Office of Elections violates my statutory rights as a qualified party representative, along with the rights of the Libertarian Party of Hawaii. This is also a continuation of an unbroken pattern of rights violations, irregularities, and obfuscation of facts that dates back (in my experience) to the 2022 election, and possibly much earlier. This unbroken pattern is causing our people serious concerns about the integrity and reliability of our election infrastructure, and undermining public trust in elections. 

 

I sincerely hope we can avoid any escalations. 

 

Please provide the statewide voter list before March 11th, 2025. Instructions for obtaining the list & paying any costs associated should be submitted no later than March 4th. Alternatively, your office can provide a written denial with legal basis by or before March 4th, 2025.  Failure to respond will prompt further action.

 

Mahalo in advance for your understanding and cooperation. 

Austin Martin 
Libertarian Party of Hawaii  |  Chairman
LibertarianHawaii.com

 

 

On Tue, Feb 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM LPHI Chair <lphi...@gmail.com> wrote:

Aloha! 

 

I am making a request as the chairman of the Libertarian Party of Hawaii, as a qualified political party under HRS 11-61/62, for the statewide voter list pursuant to HRS 11-97, for election planning purposes.  

 

Mahalo! 

Austin Martin 
Libertarian Party of Hawaii  |  Chairman
LibertarianHawaii.com


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Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Voter List Request Denial – HRS §11-97

Mr. Chair,

The dismissive & condescending responses at the time from several on this committee, with Hawaii state officials as audience, was a discredit to this organization. That should be owned, not repeated. 

To the extent Mr. Martin's address to the committee was improper, there were far better ways to handle it that would have benefited not only the LNC & Mr. Martin but the reputation of the Libertarian Party as a whole. 

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Travis L. Bost
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Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Voter List Request Denial – HRS §11-97

Mr. Bost,

Dismissive or condescending responses certainly weren’t warranted.

However, in order to address the concerns effectively and competently, they should have been brought to the attention of the board prior with an adequate brief and ask for action.

If such a case occurs in the future, I am happy to discuss it and seek the board's approval to assist, for Hawaii or any other state.

Sincerely,
Steven Nekhaila
Chairman, LNC

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Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Voter List Request Denial – HRS §11-97

Aloha, Mr. Chair! 

It appears the state chair from Hawaii may have unintentionally omitted a few words in point #1: 

I'm quite sure it should read:

" therefore it is [an] inappropriate and indecorous [for you] to attack your subjective and irrelevant perspective on my “conduct”.

I'm not sure if the state chair is openly calling you a dishonest, nepotistic coward, but it does seem to be implied. 

I'm sending you this correction as a professional courtesy in case you wanted to quote accurate language or to add the Hawaii affiliate to the coming censure. 

Have an excellent day! 

Austin Martin
R1



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Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Voter List Request Denial – HRS §11-97

Wow, typos.  Well, you get the idea.  
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Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Voter List Request Denial – HRS §11-97

You don’t seem to have grasped my message. 


Your presence, even before being on the board, is kind of neurotic, you've exhibited emotional dysregulation, you flip out at inappropriate times, you are using things like projection to blame people for things you are doing yourself, and as a result you are not being treated the way that you want because people are sending that energy back to you.


You are at minimum 50% of the problem, and you may be 80%, 90%, or 98% of the problem.


I hope Mr. Watkins motion includes a paywall for emails from the Hawaii state affiliate so this conversation would have value.


See you on the 7th, Mr. Martin.


Sincerely,

Steven Nekhaila

Chairman, LNC


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Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Voter List Request Denial – HRS §11-97

Regarding the Hawaii voter issue, I believe this is similar to something we are engaged in ongoing litigation with the state in California. Judicial Watch helped us bring this claim. You should reach out to them about this issue and see if there is any assistance they can provide!

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Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Voter List Request Denial – HRS §11-97

Mahalo, Meredith, for the helpful suggestion. I will certainly be reaching out to organizations like Judicial Watch and others.  🤙


Mr. Chair, 

Your comments are leading me to believe that your personal feelings about me are more important to you than the well-being of this party. You seem to think your dislike of me is a higher priority than putting up a meaningful resistance to tyranny. This also seemed true before I was elected to sit on the LNC. Frankly, I don't care if you like me; I just want you to either help the LP fight back against the establishment, or to get the hell out of our way. 

You can judge a man by his enemies far better than by his friends or equals. My enemies include folks like Scott Nago, Joy Buenaventura, the FBI racketeering gangs, Corrupt AG's, lawless prosecutors, spooky covert .gov employees, and Governor Josh Green -- hardcore government criminals. 

Your enemies, by comparison, seem to only include libertarians; namely Michael Heise, Angela McArdle, and me. 

It's telling. 

I am here on the LNC because you interrupted my fight with your little coup and your self-serving ego trip, and your stupid team-wrap-up-smear political shenanigans... 

Now you're saying that you doing your job is entirely dependent on nepotism? 

Why should it matter if you like me or not? I bagged some villains that were rigging the elections, and you're more interested in suppressing the matter than taking a huge win for the LP? 

Make it make sense. 

Austin Martin 
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