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Can Door Knocking Overcome Name Recognition And Money?
Activist Carl Campagna runs up against an entrenched incumbent as Sen. Donna Mercado Kim seeks re-election in District 14.
Candidate Q&A: House District 19 — Anthony Higa
“Reduce pay and benefits of elected officials so they feel the burden of a high cost of living like everyone else.”
Candidate Q&A: House District 13 — Nick Nikhilananda
On the state level, it is unacceptable that Hawaii does not allow initiatives to be placed on the ballot.”
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 2 — Margarita Hopkins
“Hawaii County needs visionaries with courage, commitment and a willingness to accept responsibility to confront difficult issues.”Ìý
Candidate Q&A: U.S. Senate — John Carroll
“The taxes associated with the Jones Act inflate our cost of living, and exacerbate other key issues like homelessness and unemployment.”
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Councilman Campaigning To Unseat Big Island State Senator
Incumbent Russell Ruderman and challenger Greggor Ilagan square off in the Democratic primary to represent Hawaii’s poorest district.
A Fast-Track Look At Thursday’s Mayoral Debate
Rail stole the spotlight again during a rapid-fire forum hosted by KITV and Civil Beat.
Candidate Q&A: Office Of Hawaiian Affairs Molokai Trustee — Jerry Flowers
“Keep the Hawaiians in the loop of all things that involve the Hawaiians and OHA.”
Candidate Q&A: Office Of Hawaiian Affairs At-Large — Haunani Apoliona
“OHA is performing its mandate, but not enough is being done due to internal and external barriers.”
Candidate Q&A: House District 20 — Calvin Say
“The Democratic Party is a party of diversity and we always have change.”