Candidate Q&A: State House District 17 — Michael Wilson
“Lower taxes by shrinking the size of government, which would put more money in the hands of the middle class.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 20 — Jessica Caiazzo
“The government should encourage businesses and people to flourish, not meddle in every little thing they do.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 15 — Greg Bentley
“A citizenry free from the burden of unconstitutional mandates, over-regulation and taxation will be the spark that ignites the engine of economic prosperity, social cohesion and the return of aloha.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 12 — Dan Johnson
“If we ever encounter another situation where we have restricted industry, or if the cargo ships stop coming, we will be in big trouble if our residents have to rely on the current in-state food production.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 11 — Terez Amato
“It is time for new ideas. And it is time to stop the corruption and legal bribery from corporate donors.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 13 — Mahina Poepoe
“Immediate actions that I would support include getting the minimum wage up to a living wage, creating affordable housing, and establishing anti-speculation policies and rent controls.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 13 — Nick Nikhilananda
“Those with the most money, loudest voices and most connections control our one-party Legislature. “
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 16 — Brandon Elefante
“We can invest in education and training by assisting students with child care, connecting them to transportation and encouraging paid internships.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 32 — Garner Shimizu
“Term limits will help prevent corruption, as well as introduce new fresh energetic individuals to serve selflessly for the people.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 8 — David Tarnas
“I support providing a General Excise Tax exemption for food, medicine and health care.”