Civil Beat researched the business and outside employment interests of the leading Democratic candidates for governor.

Cedric Gates won his 2016 primary by a technical fluke. Jo Jordan, the incumbent he knocked out, still isn’t over it.

Incumbent Chris Todd and his opponent, Shannon Matson, have a lot in common but there are some things that set them apart.

Josh Green and Vicky Cayetano both want to limit members of the state House to four terms, and members of the Senate to two terms.

Community and family ties run deep for the seven candidates vying to represent downtown Honolulu and its surrounding urban areas.

Hawaii’s senior senator is on the ballot this year but faces little competition. Some say it’s because he made all the right moves.

Both Josh Green and Vicky Cayetano say teacher pay increases are key to improving the system. The candidates also floated ideas such as housing stipends and a new literacy program.

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Candidates should engage more with the public in person, and voters should hold them accountable for the promises they make.

Sam King, who is running for an at-large seat on the board of trustees, has raised and spent the most money so far this year.