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"I support a change to the County Code that supports mixed-use development, an increase of rental housing choices, assistance to first-time homebuyers."

"Our legacy as leaders is how we leave our community for our keiki. I want to know that my children will be able to afford to live in Hawaii."

Not much is known about the effect the attack had on Trump. But in the months since, the former president has not mentioned his assailant by name once.

The following came from P.M. Azinga, Republican candidate for state House District 30, which covers Kalihi, Kalihi Kai, Keehi Lagoon and Hickam Village. Her opponent is Democrat Shirley Templo. Go to Civil Beat’s Election Guide for general information, and check out other candidates on the General Election Ballot.

"With $17 billion as a state budget for a state population of only 1.4 million, our services should be impeccable."

Between Pierick and Rosenlee, House District 39 voters “have a real ideological choice, ” said Colin Moore, who teaches public policy at the University of Hawaii and serves as associate professor at the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization. Moore called the race “too close to call.”

This will let voters know when to expect their mail ballot packet to be delivered as well if their voted ballot has been received and accepted for counting.”

"The biggest issue facing District 6 at the state level is the property insurance crisis, particularly following the Lahaina disaster."

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Hawaii House District 39 includes Royal Kunia, Village Park, Honouliuli, Hoopili and a portion of Waipahu. Courtney Teague is the Director of Audience at Civil Beat and editor of the Morning Beat newsletter. Drop her a line at [email protected].