01 hawaii 1019 — The preservation of Honolua Bay, a popular surf spot, is the biggest political issue in West Maui. Edythe McNamee/cnn 02 hawaii 1019 — Volunteers from Kanu Hawaii go door to door convincing people to vote — for anyone. Edythe McNamee/cnn 03 hawaii 1019 — Maiya Smith, a student at the high school President Obama's attended, created an online video to try to convince people to vote. Edythe McNamee/cnn 04 hawaii 1019 — Hawaii had the lowest voter turnout rate in the nation in 2008. Edythe McNamee/cnn 05 hawaii 1019 — Kanu Hawaii volunteers canvass some areas of Oahu with low rates of voter participation. Edythe McNamee/cnn 06 hawaii 1019 — One Hawaii resident says politics don't "flow" in this relaxed, island environment. Edythe McNamee/cnn 07 hawaii 1019 — Kawika Crowley says he is running for a U.S. House seat while living in his van. Edythe McNamee/cnn 08 hawaii 1019 — Crowley, a Republican, stands by the highway trying to intrigue new voters. Edythe McNamee/cnn 09 hawaii 1019 — Volunteers discuss strategies for encouraging new voters. Their best: just asking someone to vote. Edythe McNamee/cnn 10 hawaii 1019 — The fact that Hawaii is six hours behind Eastern Time discourages participation. Edythe McNamee/cnn Prev Next