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Civil Beat researched the business and outside employment interests of the leading Democratic candidates for governor.

Both Josh Green and Vicky Cayetano say teacher pay increases are key to improving the system. The candidates also floated ideas such as housing stipends and a new literacy program.

Vicky Cayetano wants a permanent 50% excise tax cut for small businesses, while Josh Green is proposing new government subsidies to support Hawaii agriculture.

Vicky Cayetano wants to work with the Legislature to declare a state of emergency in housing, while Josh Green wants to push ahead with 42,000 stalled units.

Josh Green and Vicky Cayetano offered up their top economic priorities for providing urgently needed relief to cash-strapped residents.

Both Kai Kahele and Vicky Cayetano said they would explore new opportunities for using the governor’s clemency powers if elected.

Lt. Gov. Josh Green raised $1.47 million in the first six months of this year, vastly outpacing his opponents including U.S. Rep. Kai Kahele.

Kai Kahele does not fare well with voters while the rest of the delegation remains relatively popular. Rick Blangiardi is well-liked. The Legislature not so much.

Farmers and ranchers feel investing in agriculture has become more of a buzzword than an actual concern for the executive branch.

Name recognition helps explain the advantage of the two front-runners in a race that features 10 contenders.