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“I am a candidate of the people and would be very open to hearing from my community and advocating on their behalf.”

“I won’t give up on making sure that East Maui families have a place to call home.”

A newspaper in Israel writes about the surprising number of Jewish politicians in the islands.

“I would support …Ìýsatellite testimony so peopleÌýfrom neighbor islands have the ability to connect with our legislators and testify on importantÌýmatters.”

“As it stands now, only politicians in Hawaii can put initiatives on the ballot.ÌýIf they can, the people should be able to, too.”

Democrats Stanley Chang and Mike Bennett face off in the primary for a shot at veteran Republican legislator Sam Slom.

“I will continue my efforts to fund a medical center in Puna, and for new libraries … I will continue to advocate for highway improvement, and better schools.”

Both campaigns accuse the other of being the first to go negative in the Honolulu mayoral election.

“The lack of housing inventory in all price points has a ripple effect and affordable housing is virtually nonexistent.”

“Let the legislators on Oahu learn to tighten their belts and stop special interest spending so the counties receive their fair share of the GET.”