Hanabusa To Run For Takai’s Seat In Congress?
The Democrat and former congresswoman likely would scare off many potential challengers for the seat she won twice before Takai.
Hawaii’s Teachers Union Makes Early Legislative Endorsements
UPDATED: Two weeks before the filing deadline, the HSTA has picked its slate of primary candidates. They don’t include the House Education Committee chairs.
Hawaii Lawmakers Again Balk At Ethics, Lobbying Reform
Bills to close loopholes and tighten restrictions died mysteriously at the end of the legislative session.
Hawaii Republicans Unite Behind Donald Trump, But Not Unanimously
House Minority Leader Beth Fukumoto Chang is shouted down at the party’s convention for not embracing the presidential candidate.
Rep. Mark Takai Of Hawaii Will Not Run For Re-Election
The first-term congressman says that his pancreatic cancer has spread, but he promises to serve out the remainder of his term.
Mayor Caldwell’s First TV Spot Stays On Message
The candidate for re-election talks about — yep — infrastructure: roads, sewers, parks and waste control.
Ward Seeks Re-Election And Looks To Put GOP Rumors To Rest
UPDATED. The Hawaii Kai state representative announced he is seeking his 10th term instead of challenging Sen. Sam Slom.
Sanders Backers Dispute Delegate Count
UPDATED: Hawaii supporters of Bernie Sanders are asking Democratic superdelegates to reflect the state’s landslide caucus vote.
Schatz’s Hawaii PAC Has Brought In $220K In Two Years
While funding his second campaign in two years to keep his own seat, the Hawaii senator is contributing to other Democratic candidates.
Hirono’s Pineapple PAC Seeks To Help Dems Retake The US Senate
The Hawaii senator’s political action committee also donates to U.S. House candidates, party committees and even a Los Angeles city supervisor.