Candidate Q&A: State House District 25 — Scott Saiki
“Resolving conflict will lead to a vibrant state, diversified economy, jobs, housing and stronger communities.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 27 — Jenna Takenouchi
“I will prioritize increasing stable broadband access in Hawaii, especially in our rural communities. “
Candidate Q&A: State House District 6 — Jonathan Kennealy
“We need to simplify our tax code to include removing income, grocery and medication taxes while cutting back on our overtaxation of Hawaii residents.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 6 — Kirstin Kahaloa
“By moving toward a more regenerative model, tourism can drive the economic diversification that leaders in Hawaii have talked about for decades.”
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 25 — Brian Lauro
“Laws need to be passed to eliminate government corruption and the mishandling of crises like Covid-19.”
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 22 — Samantha DeCorte
“In addition to housing Hawaiians, I will focus on reducing crime and poverty.”
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 22 — Maile Shimabukuro
“We made huge strides toward helping the middle class and working families by finally making the Earned Income Tax Credit refundable and permanent.”
Candidate Q&A: 2nd Congressional District — Michelle Tippens
“I will seek to exempt Hawaii from the Jones Act and will work to bring jobs home to our islands and our cost of living down. I want a Hawaii her people can afford.”
Candidate Q&A: 2nd Congressional District — Joe Akana
“If you cannot afford to put gas in your car to go to work, or pay for groceries to feed your family, it doesn’t matter one lick whether a person is Democrat or Republican. “
