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Candidate Q&A: State Senate, District 11 — Joe Kent

Candidate Q&A: State Senate, District 11 — Joe Kent

“There are folks who are ready to build housing, but it takes years to get through the most restrictive land and building regulations in the country.”

Candidate Q&A: State Senate, District 19 — Will Espero

Candidate Q&A: State Senate, District 19 — Will Espero

“I support government reform that leads to trust, transparency and accountability.”

Djou Holds A 9-Point Lead Over Caldwell In Mayor’s Race Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Djou Holds A 9-Point Lead Over Caldwell In Mayor’s Race

The challenger has 42 percent support compared to the incumbent’s 33 percent. Ex-Mayor Carlisle gets just 9 percent.

Caldwell’s Inaction On Police Reform Draws Political Attacks Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Caldwell’s Inaction On Police Reform Draws Political Attacks

Charles Djou and Peter Carlisle say the mayor should ask the police chief to step aside during a federal corruption investigation.

Manoa Legislator Says He’s Being ‘Carpet-Bombed’ By Challenger Scot Nelson/Flickr

Manoa Legislator Says He’s Being ‘Carpet-Bombed’ By Challenger

With the backing of the UH faculty union, Dale Kobayashi is mounting a tough challenge. Maybe too tough, says Rep. Isaac Choy.

Candidate Q&A: State Senate, District 20 — Mike Gabbard

Candidate Q&A: State Senate, District 20 — Mike Gabbard

“I’ll be focusing on state policies that help us address invasive species, acquire lands for preservation and agriculture and grow more of our food.”

Candidate Q&A: State Senate, District 25 — Laura Thielen

Candidate Q&A: State Senate, District 25 — Laura Thielen

“We need to stop paying lip service to schools, and actually give meaningful authority to school-level budgeting and curriculum decision making.”

Ad Watch: Carlisle Says You Can Trust Him To Build Rail Right Carlisle for Mayor

Ad Watch: Carlisle Says You Can Trust Him To Build Rail Right

The former Honolulu mayor’s first TV ad is about delivering on promises — and showcasing a certain Hawaii political legend.

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Mayor — Paul Bryant

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Mayor — Paul Bryant

“Lifting the basic living wage per hour … is overdue and we need to lead by actions that show commitment to the welfare of all within our county.”

Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Council — JoAnn Yukimura

Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Council — JoAnn Yukimura

“For 26 years in elected office, I have helped provide over 1,500 affordable homes on Kauai.”