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“We have created a unit tasked with investigating and charging the owners of brothels operating as massage parlors or ‘relaxation salons.'”

Other top Hawaii Democrats are also under fire for backing well-known Republicans.

The latest campaign finance filings in the Honolulu mayor’s race were made public Friday.

Famed conservationist E.O. Wilson says climate change is a threat. But he also worries about Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and people with nuclear codes.

They were all within the last week, bringing the grand total to 41 fundraisers since he was elected in 2012.

The mayoral challenger says he wants to explore other options before considering whether to extend the tax that goes to pay for rail.

“We need to retain and support existing businesses that employ our island residents. Employment opportunities are very limited.”

“If every eligible voter in Hawaii were to vote, I believe the domination of the Democratic Party would disappear.”

Civil Beat’s guide to the 2016 federal, state and local elections will help you understand and navigate the voting process.

The Hawaii Government Employees Association did well backing Democratic incumbents, but got mixed results in other races.