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UPDATED. The Hawaii Kai state representative announced he is seeking his 10th term instead of challenging Sen. Sam Slom.

While funding his second campaign in two years to keep his own seat, the Hawaii senator is contributing to other Democratic candidates.

The Hawaii senator’s political action committee also donates to U.S. House candidates, party committees and even a Los Angeles city supervisor.

The House Judiciary chair wants to take Suzanne Chun Oakland’s place in the Hawaii state Senate.

UPDATED: Two people argue that it was improper for the Honolulu mayor to hold a political rally on city property and with city employees.

The Honolulu City Council chair has until June 7 to officially file to run for higher office.

It’s early yet, but four people have already pulled papers to run in the race to fill Rep. Derek Kawakami’s seat.

In a surprise to local party officials, Lt. Gov. Shan Tsutsui was added just before the presidential preference poll, bringing the total to 10.

UPDATED: The state’s Saturday balloting was criticized by many voters, but local party officials defended the process.