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Rep. Mark Takai Of Hawaii Will Not Run For Re-Election
The first-term congressman says that his pancreatic cancer has spread, but he promises to serve out the remainder of his term.
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Mayor Caldwell’s First TV Spot Stays On Message
The candidate for re-election talks about — yep — infrastructure: roads, sewers, parks and waste control.
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Slom Sorry For Campaign Error
The Republican state senator said he did not intend to announce his re-election using state resources.
Two More Unions Back Caldwell
Hawaii Sheet Metal Workers and Ironworkers Local 625 Stabilization Fund endorse the Honolulu mayor’s re-election.
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Slom To Seek Another Senate Term
The Hawaii Senate’s sole Republican has held the seat since 1996.
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Ward Seeks Re-Election And Looks To Put GOP Rumors To Rest
UPDATED. The Hawaii Kai state representative announced he is seeking his 10th term instead of challenging Sen. Sam Slom.
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Sanders Backers Dispute Delegate Count
UPDATED: Hawaii supporters of Bernie Sanders are asking Democratic superdelegates to reflect the state’s landslide caucus vote.
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Carlisle Wants To Be Mayor Of Honolulu, Again
UPDATED: The former chief executive of the city and county is running on a platform that makes rail and leadership his top priorities.
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Schatz’s Hawaii PAC Has Brought In $220K In Two Years
While funding his second campaign in two years to keep his own seat, the Hawaii senator is contributing to other Democratic candidates.
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Hirono’s Pineapple PAC Seeks To Help Dems Retake The US Senate
The Hawaii senator’s political action committee also donates to U.S. House candidates, party committees and even a Los Angeles city supervisor.