Mail-in ballot processing begins at state Capitol

Volunteer Sylvia Gushi, volunteer opens ballot envelopes on Wednesday. The first full day of mail-in ballot processing began at the state Capitol Wednesday for the first 79,000 Oahu ballots mailed in amid heightened security and scrutiny.

Scott Nago, Chief Elections Officer, carries a tray of ballot envelopes.

Volunteer Laura Nakasone opens ballot envelopes.

Carts full of ballots wait to be transferred for processing.

Scott Nago, Chief Elections Officer, was present during Wednesday's count.

Jason Yuen counts ballots in Senate chambers on Wednesday.

The first full day of mail-in ballot processing began at the state Capitol Wednesday for the first 79,000 Oahu ballots mailed in amid heightened security and scrutiny.

Observer Deborah Barbour, right, watches as volunteers count ballots.

The first full day of mail-in ballot processing began at the state Capitol Wednesday for the first 79,000 Oahu ballots mailed in amid heightened security and scrutiny.