Chad Blair is the Politics and Opinion Editor at Civil Beat. He specializes in government and politics, covering a wide range of topics including elections, public policy, and security policy, with a keen interest in tech policy and generative AI. Chad's work has been featured in notable publications such as The 19th, Honolulu Civil Beat, and the Associated Press.
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Chad Blair's articles predominantly cover local government and legal policy regulation in Hawaii, particularly focusing on political figures, legislative decisions, and ethical considerations. He may be interested in pitches providing insights or analysis related to ongoing political developments in Hawaii or any impactful regulatory changes.
Given the focus on local politics and ethics commission oversight of judges within Hawaii, potential sources for contributing to his coverage could include local politicians, legal experts with knowledge of Hawaiian law and governance issues, as well as community leaders involved in ethical reform efforts.
As Chad focuses on the state-level politics of Hawaii with a particular interest in ethical considerations within government institutions such as the Ethics Commission and Supreme Court ties to Super PACs. Therefore, consider reaching out if you have expertise or unique perspectives relating to these areas.
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Chad Blair's job as politics editor at Civil Beat includes reflecting on how political decisions impact people and communities.
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High-profile corruption cases and voter apathy have not crimped the desire to run for office.
High-profile corruption cases and voter apathy have not crimped the desire to run for office.
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Elections 2026 Archives
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