I agree with Marissa Kerns on her take on the state's AJA community.  They do have a cronyistic setup, for sure.

Like blacks on the mainland, AJAs vote monolithicly, like about 90%, for Dems.  I don't think they do any research on who they vote for.  As long as the candidate has D behind his/her name, they vote accordingly.

Of course, the Republicans also are to blame as they don't have many candidates to offer.

Not sure about Hawaii, but other states prepare and send out booklets detailing each candidate's credentials and positions.  This info helps the voters make a more informed decision.