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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: State House District 2 — Susan Lee Loy Courtesy photo

Candidate Q&A: State House District 2 — Susan Lee Loy

“Cutting core government services is not an option and solutions would be to shift taxation toward nonresidents and visitors.”

Candidate Q&A: Honolulu Mayor — Karl Dicks

Candidate Q&A: Honolulu Mayor — Karl Dicks

“If we don’t fix our election process nothing else matters.”

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 8 — Caryl Burns

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 8 — Caryl Burns

“We will also be implementing a countywide feedback system for continuous assessment from our citizens.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 18 — Gene Ward

Candidate Q&A: State House District 18 — Gene Ward

“Don’t hold your breath to expect any ethical changes in the Legislature until our rules are changed to prevent this type of undemocratic and corruption-breeding behavior.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 6 — John Betlatch

Candidate Q&A: State House District 6 — John Betlatch

“Regarding the homeless, we need a crisis center to get them off the street.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 46 — Mark Clemente

Candidate Q&A: State House District 46 — Mark Clemente

“While politicians are prioritizing climate change and other abstract issues, I am taking a more pragmatic approach.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 13 — Linda Clark

Candidate Q&A: State House District 13 — Linda Clark

“I believe in prioritizing the public’s interest over political convenience, and I am prepared to challenge the status quo to achieve these goals.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 37 — Ken Inouye

Candidate Q&A: State House District 37 — Ken Inouye

“A greater focus should be given to enforcing existing campaign finance laws to make sure that all parties are in full compliance.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 40 — Frankie McCurley

Candidate Q&A: State House District 40 — Frankie McCurley

“The most formidable challenges we face mirror the broader struggle across our island and our nation: a fracture in fundamental family values and moral education.”

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 5 — Haylie Taylor

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 5 — Haylie Taylor

“I would like to build a one-stop website to guide residents to access services they are entitled to. “