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James "Duke" Aiona

Aiona Endorses Djou For Mayor Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Aiona Endorses Djou For Mayor

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The former Hawaii lieutenant governor says the former congressman "has the integrity and intelligence to restore trust at City Hall."
Aiona Looking At 3 Races Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Aiona Looking At 3 Races

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The former GOP lieutenant governor has pulled papers to run for Congress, for Honolulu mayor and for state Senate.
Hanabusa To Run For Takai’s Seat In Congress? PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Hanabusa To Run For Takai’s Seat In Congress?

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The Democrat and former congresswoman likely would scare off many potential challengers for the seat she won twice before Takai.
Hawaii Republicans Hand Donald Trump Another Victory Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Hawaii Republicans Hand Donald Trump Another Victory

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UPDATED 3/9/2016: Sen. Ted Cruz finishes second in the islands' GOP presidential caucus, followed by Sen. Marco Rubio and Gov. John Kasich.

Duke Aiona Endorses Marco Rubio PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Duke Aiona Endorses Marco Rubio

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The former Republican lieutenant governor calls the Florida senator "the kind of leader Hawaii needs in the White House."
Hawaii Governor: Ige Defeats Aiona in Landslide Vote Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii Governor: Ige Defeats Aiona in Landslide Vote

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The Democratic nominee took a big early lead over the Republican and never let up. Independent candidates Hannemann and Davis finished way at the back of the pack.
Denby Fawcett: Digging Up Dirt and Opposition Research 101 PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Denby Fawcett: Digging Up Dirt and Opposition Research 101

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Political operatives who supply sleazy campaign fodder against opposing candidates can suffer consequences, but their goal is victory.
Three Candidates, Three Views on Future of Fast-Growing Kakaako PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Three Candidates, Three Views on Future of Fast-Growing Kakaako

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Mufi Hannemann, David Ige and Duke Aiona discuss housing, infrastructure and the governor's influence on the area under control of state redevelopment district.
Chad Blair: Republicans on Parade Chad Blair/Civil Beat

Chad Blair: Republicans on Parade

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Hawaii's longtime minority party believes 2014 could be the year of change. Really!
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