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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 Senate District 22 — Teri Kia Savaiinaea

Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 22 — Teri Kia Savaiinaea

“Balancing fiscal relief for residents with the need to sustain vital state services is essential for long-term community well-being.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 2 — Tanya Yamanaka Aynessazian

Candidate Q&A: State House District 2 — Tanya Yamanaka Aynessazian

“Access to health care, especially specialists and issues related to aging and senior services, is increasingly important.”

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council South District — Johnny Keoni Prones

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council South District — Johnny Keoni Prones

“We need to start rebuilding kamaaina plantation homes for the people of Maui County.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 45 — Cross Makani Crabbe

Candidate Q&A: State House District 45 — Cross Makani Crabbe

“We need to invest in crime prevention initiatives that are community based, especially a Neighborhood Safety Office.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 45 — Philip Ganaban

Candidate Q&A: State House District 45 — Philip Ganaban

“I am incredibly passionate about championing good-government proposals, even if it means challenging the status quo.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 45 — Ranson Kuiokalani Soares

Candidate Q&A: State House District 45 — Ranson Kuiokalani Soares

“This world is still in the infancy of growing into the full-fledged world we all understand it could be. “

Candidate Q&A: Honolulu Mayor — Rick Blangiardi

Candidate Q&A: Honolulu Mayor — Rick Blangiardi

“We must continue driving down operating costs, including through renewable energy projects for rail.”

Candidate Q&A: Honolulu Mayor — Choon James

Candidate Q&A: Honolulu Mayor — Choon James

“The oligarchy that controls the power, money and opportunities does not serve Oahu’s public purpose.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 35 — Ikeda Rahman Perreira

Candidate Q&A: State House District 35 — Ikeda Rahman Perreira

“We should promote our local products, crafts and natural resources such as energy from sun, wind and water.”

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 6 — Michelle Galimba

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 6 — Michelle Galimba

“I will continue to advocate for increased basic services for my district such as increased police, fire and animal control personnel.”