Pod Squad: Kaniela Ing Explains Why He Is Running For Congress

The Maui lawmaker, who first won election to the state House seat at 23, is running for the 1st Congressional District seat as an outspoken progressive.

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Hawaii State Representative Kaniela Ing joins Chad Blair on the Pod Squad to discuss his candidacy for Hawaii’s 1st Congressional District seat.

Ing talks about his first elected win at age 23, what motivated him to get into politics and running on the platform of a “Justice Democrat”.

 

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