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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 12 — Shotaro Dabbs

Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 12 — Shotaro Dabbs

“Our community deserves a proactive and compassionate approach to homelessness.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 8 — David Tarnas

Candidate Q&A: State House District 8 — David Tarnas

“I have a track record that demonstrates I am willing to make tough choices about where to cut the state budget if needed.”

Candidate Q&A: House District 8 — Monique Cobb-Adams Perreira

Candidate Q&A: House District 8 — Monique Cobb-Adams Perreira

“Pay-to-play must die and you kill it by electing new honest public servants that put the people above profits.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 16 — Luke Evslin

Candidate Q&A: State House District 16 — Luke Evslin

“I do not think the tax cuts will force us to reduce state services; I think the tax cuts will force us toward a more equitable tax system.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 20 — Tina Nakada Grandinetti

Candidate Q&A: State House District 20 — Tina Nakada Grandinetti

“I believe that the wealthy should pay their fair share toward the common good.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 20 — Corinne Solomon

Candidate Q&A: State House District 20 — Corinne Solomon

“As a legislator, I will advocate for reforms that encourage entrepreneurship and ease the way for small businesses to thrive.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 22 — Andrew Takuya Garrett

Candidate Q&A: State House District 22 — Andrew Takuya Garrett

“I continue to support term limits for state legislators out of the simple belief that politics should be a calling, not a career.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 27 — Jenna Takenouchi

Candidate Q&A: State House District 27 — Jenna Takenouchi

“I will work to continue the momentum to build out a continuum of care system for mental health and substance abuse programs.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 27 — Margaret Uy Lim

Candidate Q&A: State House District 27 — Margaret Uy Lim

“I would advocate for tax credits for individuals who work more than one job and/or over 40 hours a week.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 24 — Adrian Tam

Candidate Q&A: State House District 24 — Adrian Tam

“The strongest way to diversify our economy is through renewable energy. It would create jobs and help us meet our clean energy goals.”