The huge district includes two of the neighbor islands.

The seat has three Democratic candidates on the primary ballot.

“Living through the fire taught me how much our readiness depends on state and county working as one.”

Money has flowed strongest to a progressive candidate who is running to replace a member of the council’s conservative-leaning majority.

“We need a balance between generating enough revenue to aid low-income residents and ensuring that middle-class families are not overburdened by taxes.”

“Every policy should be measured by a simple question: does it help local people build a future and stay in Hawaiʻi?”

“I feel there is too much liberal influence and focus on socio-political subjects like gender, sexuality and anti-ICE rhetoric at school”

“Land use decisions should be holistic and not attempt to circumvent policies designed to keep communities safe.”

“For Upcountry Maui, specifically, water rights and access are our Achilles heel.”

“I’m running because there is no reason that we need to be struggling this much. Things don’t have to be like this.”