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Djou’s First TV Ad Attacks Mayor Caldwell As Untrustworthy Djou for Mayor

Djou’s First TV Ad Attacks Mayor Caldwell As Untrustworthy

The challenger claims the incumbent hasn’t kept his promises when it comes to rail, homelessness and ethics.

Mayoral Candidates Raising Cash Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Mayoral Candidates Raising Cash

Caldwell, Djou and Carlisle have each held Honolulu campaign fundraisers in recent days.

EMILY’s List Supports Hanabusa Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat

EMILY’s List Supports Hanabusa

The PAC backing the candidate for Hawaii’s 1st Congressional District calls itself “the nation鈥檚 largest resource for women in politics.”

Honolulu Mayoral Candidates Trade Barbs Over Canceled Debate Hawaii Public Radio

Honolulu Mayoral Candidates Trade Barbs Over Canceled Debate

鲍笔顿础罢贰顿:听Kirk Caldwell says Charles Djou’s nonparticipation “reflects poorly” on him, but the challenger says he never confirmed his appearance.

Honolulu Mayor’s Six-Figure Compensation From Bank Draws Fire Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Honolulu Mayor’s Six-Figure Compensation From Bank Draws Fire

UPDATED 7/7/2016: Kirk Caldwell’s opponents聽question why he’s a director of Territorial Savings Bank. But the Ethics Commission found聽no conflict of interest.

In Latest Campaign Spot, Caldwell Accentuates The Positive Cory Lum/Civil Beat

In Latest Campaign Spot, Caldwell Accentuates The Positive

Honolulu’s mayor says he’s taken on聽roads, sewers, parks and homelessness. But his campaign remains quiet聽on rail.

HGEA’s Election Endorsements Sara Lin/Civil Beat

HGEA’s Election Endorsements

Hawaii’s biggest labor union has reviewed the numerous primary races and made its preferences known.

Hawaii GOP Chair Wants Democratic Senator Removed From The Ballot Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii GOP Chair Wants Democratic Senator Removed From The Ballot

UPDATED: A lawsuit alleges that Sen. Laura Thielen filed incomplete nomination papers with the state Office of Elections.

Former Hawaii Congresswoman Backs GOP Candidate Against Hanabusa Chad Blair/Civil Beat

Former Hawaii Congresswoman Backs GOP Candidate Against Hanabusa

Pat Saiki says that聽retired U.S. Air Force colonel聽Shirlene Ostrov is “a candidate who can win.”

Djou Jumps Into Mayor’s Race; Aiona Opts Not To Run At All PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Djou Jumps Into Mayor’s Race; Aiona Opts Not To Run At All

Many Hawaii legislators will be unopposed, especially the most influential ones. But some lawmakers face tough contests.