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Caldwell Ad ‘Fact-Checks’ Djou on Rail, Homelessness Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Caldwell Ad ‘Fact-Checks’ Djou on Rail, Homelessness

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Both campaigns accuse the other of being the first to go negative in the Honolulu mayoral election.
Djou Raises Nearly $260,000 In First Weeks Of Mayoral Campaign Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Djou Raises Nearly $260,000 In First Weeks Of Mayoral Campaign

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Incumbent Kirk Caldwell had about $1.2 million on hand as of June 30 while a third candidate, ex-mayor Peter Carlisle, had zero.
In Honolulu Mayoral Forum, It’s All About The Rail Project Cory Lum/Civil Beat

In Honolulu Mayoral Forum, It’s All About The Rail Project

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UPDATED: Kirk Caldwell, Charles Djou and Peter Carlisle clashed over differing approaches to the costly mass transportation project.
Djou’s First TV Ad Attacks Mayor Caldwell As Untrustworthy Djou for Mayor

Djou’s First TV Ad Attacks Mayor Caldwell As Untrustworthy

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The challenger claims the incumbent hasn't kept his promises when it comes to rail, homelessness and ethics.
Mayoral Candidates Raising Cash Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Mayoral Candidates Raising Cash

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Caldwell, Djou and Carlisle have each held Honolulu campaign fundraisers in recent days.
Honolulu Mayoral Candidates Trade Barbs Over Canceled Debate Hawaii Public Radio

Honolulu Mayoral Candidates Trade Barbs Over Canceled Debate

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UPDATED: Kirk Caldwell says Charles Djou's nonparticipation "reflects poorly" on him, but the challenger says he never confirmed his appearance.
Honolulu Mayor’s Six-Figure Compensation From Bank Draws Fire Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Honolulu Mayor’s Six-Figure Compensation From Bank Draws Fire

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UPDATED 7/7/2016: Kirk Caldwell's opponents question why he's a director of Territorial Savings Bank. But the Ethics Commission found no conflict of interest.
In Latest Campaign Spot, Caldwell Accentuates The Positive Cory Lum/Civil Beat

In Latest Campaign Spot, Caldwell Accentuates The Positive

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Honolulu's mayor says he's taken on roads, sewers, parks and homelessness. But his campaign remains quiet on rail.
5 Labor Groups Backing Djou Cory Lum/Civil Beat

5 Labor Groups Backing Djou

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The candidate for Honolulu mayor pulls a couple of surprise endorsements, given that Kirk Caldwell has a big list of union backers.
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