Elections 2026

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Candidate Q&A: Hawaiʻi County Council Member District 2 – Jennifer Kagiwada

Candidate Q&A: Hawaiʻi County Council Member District 2 – Jennifer Kagiwada

“Given our limited land and water resources, we should encourage new housing developments to address local housing needs, not prioritize investment properties.”

Candidate Q&A: Hawaiʻi County Council Member District 2: Wendy Botelho

Candidate Q&A: Hawaiʻi County Council Member District 2: Wendy Botelho

“Hawaiʻi Island needs reliable energy sources, and after years of investment and review, projects should be evaluated based on objective standards and compliance with the law.”

Candidate Q&A: Hawaiʻi County Council Member District 2: Blaine Bautista

Candidate Q&A: Hawaiʻi County Council Member District 2: Blaine Bautista

“To tackle our cesspool issue, I would first tie a mandatory upgrade to building permits for major renovations or additions, avoiding burdens on other homeowners.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 51 — Lisa Marten

Candidate Q&A: State House District 51 — Lisa Marten

“Term limits would discourage career politicians who might be more interested in keeping their jobs, than in doing their jobs.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 51 — Micah C.K. Kalama

Candidate Q&A: State House District 51 — Micah C.K. Kalama

“Every bill should be judged by whether it makes life more affordable for Hawaiʻi’s people.”

Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 19 – Inam Rahman

Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 19 – Inam Rahman

“As a physician, I believe in evidence-based decision-making, and public policy should be no different.”

Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 19 – Rachele Lamosao

Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 19 – Rachele Lamosao

“I believe the caregiver tax credit should have passed this session.”

Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 2 – Frederick F. Fogel

Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 2 – Frederick F. Fogel

“The climate always changes. Don’t put it on the taxpayer.”

Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 2 – Tanya Yamanaka Aynessazian

Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 2 – Tanya Yamanaka Aynessazian

“People are tired of seeing one set of rules for elected officials and another for everyone else.”