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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 39 — Reginald Garcia

Candidate Q&A: State House District 39 — Reginald Garcia

“Providing crucial tax relief to working families, increasing local jobs and creating stable economic conditions for individuals and families are some of my primary concerns.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 42 — Summer-Lee Yadao

Candidate Q&A: State House District 42 — Summer-Lee Yadao

“Affordable housing near transit hubs not only addresses housing shortages but also promotes sustainable urban development.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 42 — Isaiah Baclaan

Candidate Q&A: State House District 42 — Isaiah Baclaan

“It is a shame that our workforce, many of which are parents, sometimes need to sit in two to four hours of traffic a day in order to work just to put food on the table.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 29 — May Mizuno

Candidate Q&A: State House District 29 — May Mizuno

“I am grateful that I have both the city and state working with me to reduce crime in my district.”

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 7 — Joshua Montgomery

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 7 — Joshua Montgomery

“We wouldn’t treat stray dogs as badly as we treat the homeless.”

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 7 — Rebecca Villegas

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 7 — Rebecca Villegas

“Managing the balance between benefiting from tourism and preserving the island’s natural and cultural resources is crucial.”

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 7 — Wesley Moore

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 7 — Wesley Moore

“I think it is important for the federal and state government to assist Hawaii County residents in transitioning to septic systems.”

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 7 — Zahz HewLen

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 7 — Zahz HewLen

“Investing in infrastructure, the bones of our community, is crucial and will stimulate job creation.”

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 7 — Jennifer Wilkinson

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 7 — Jennifer Wilkinson

“Study after study has reported that bureaucratic red tape is the biggest hurdle to building more housing in our county and state.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 3 — Kiana Kanahele

Candidate Q&A: State House District 3 — Kiana Kanahele

“I know the physical consequences of corruption in my bones and it is my life work to stand against it.”