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Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. You can view those responses here after they are completed and returned.

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Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 2 — Blaine Kenji Bautista

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 2 — Blaine Kenji Bautista

“Together, with compassion and collaboration, we can create a balanced Big Island housing market that offers affordability and choice.”

Candidate Q&A: Honolulu Prosecutor — Steve Alm

Candidate Q&A: Honolulu Prosecutor — Steve Alm

“We will continue to use the habitual property offender and the habitual violent misdemeanor offender statutes to charge serial defendants with felonies.”

Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Prosecutor — Rebecca Like

Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Prosecutor — Rebecca Like

“Our office has started a new diversion program to divert low-level offenders directly to medical care.”

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Prosecutor — Kelden Waltjen

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Prosecutor — Kelden Waltjen

“The most pressing issue facing our office is the unwarranted release of individuals facing serious felony charges.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 44 — Darius Kila

Candidate Q&A: State House District 44 — Darius Kila

“By empowering our own people to lead and define the narrative, we can mitigate the enduring negative impacts of tourism on Hawaii.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 10 — Tyson Miyake

Candidate Q&A: State House District 10 — Tyson Miyake

“There were a few good-government measures this session which Gov. Green recently signed into law, and I supported all of them.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 51 — Hopena Pokipala

Candidate Q&A: State House District 51 — Hopena Pokipala

“My main reason for running for office is because of the severity of our local family diaspora.”

Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council District 5 — Brendan Schultz

Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council District 5 — Brendan Schultz

“Implementing nonpolice responses for homeless individuals in mental health and drug crises will provide appropriate support and reduce criminalization.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 45 — Tiana Wilbur

Candidate Q&A: State House District 45 — Tiana Wilbur

“Citizens should be empowered to propose and enact legislation when legislative action falls short.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 10 — Jeremiah Savage

Candidate Q&A: State House District 10 — Jeremiah Savage

“We should focus on targeted relief for low- and middle-income families, such as expanding tax credits and investing in affordable housing.”