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Two longtime Honolulu political donors with the same name are going different directions in the Hawaii governor’s race.

In the 2016 general election, turnout estimates ranged from 43 percent to 58 percent — depending on what formula is used.

“Instead of progress we see self dealing, payouts to nonexisting entities, procurement violations of staff and sexual misconduct! The response we get is a re-election campaign?”

A west Oahu lawmaker, a perennial candidate and a former education official are vying to become just the third Republican governor since statehood.

Brian Schatz teamed up with fellow senators to fill a gap left by President Trump’s refusal to address climate change.

“The state Legislature has largely become an echo chamber with Democrats patting each other on the backs and very few willing to go against the party.”

“I do not support changing the state constitution to allow taxing investment properties, because the state has already done this.”

The incumbent Hawaii governor boasts of delivering on a promise to put AC in classrooms, while the challenger touts her leadership chops.

“As governor, I would propose a state lottery to directly support our educational system, state roads and airports.”

“Spending for the military should not be compared as a trade-off with spending for the poor and homeless. Both are crucial for our society.”