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Candidate Forum
This election year, we’re publishing commentary written by political candidates for any office as a way to get more information directly to the voters.
Nick Nikhilananda, House District 13: Time To Institute Ranked Choice Voting In All Hawaii Races
There is a better chance that a cross section of voters would choose the winning candidate.
Corey Rosenlee, House District 39: Let’s Renew Our Commitment To Public Schools
That includes paid family leave, funding for pre-K, child care support, improved facilities and increased teacher pay.
Mahina Poepoe, House District 13: Natural Evolution Of An Activist Into Governance
Shouldn’t we as voters seek to elect candidates who have demonstrated a genuine commitment to public service?
Nicole Gi, 2nd Congressional District: Democrat In Name Only
But she is running as a Democrat because anyone — Democrat or not — can vote in the Democratic primary in Hawaii.
Robert Armstrong, House District 28: Legislature Needs Fresh Eyes And Energy
Let’s adopt a collective mindset of openness, transparency, inclusion, forwardness and decisiveness.
Seaula Jr. Tupai, Lieutenant Governor: My Action Plan For Hawaii
We can choose to remain in our current predicament or take a major course correction.
Sergio Alcubilla, 1st Congressional District: Oil Companies To Blame For Rising Gas Prices
If oil companies fail to do so, it is up to Congress to provide necessary relief.
Vicky Cayetano, Governor: My Promise To Shift Hawaii To A Family-Focused Economy
It includes addressing the lack of affordable housing and over-reliance on tourism.
