Maui Election

“Aloha. I’m Joe Blackburn. I’m running for the Maui County Council. I was born and raised in Hawai’i. I attended Maryknoll High School. After high school, I went to college in California. I got a bachelor’s degree in business administration and returned home.”

“My name is Edward Kaahui. I’m also called Eddie. I’m running for the 10th (House) District, which encompasses Lahaina and North Kihei.”

“Aloha. I’m Alana Kay, candidate for South Maui, County Council 2012. I’ve been on a listening campaign because I’m trying to find out what’s important to the citizens of Maui, especially the citizens of South Maui.”

“Aloha. I’m Don Couch, and I’m running for Maui County Council, South Maui seat. Over the last 20 years, I have been involved in the community and the governance of Maui County. What I’ve learned is that it is very complex and (there are) difficult issues.”

“Aloha mai kakou. My name is Esther Kia’aina from Nanakuli, O’ahu. I am seeking the democratic nomination for Hawaii’s Second Congressional District. My campaign is about ensuring and improving the quality of life of all people.”

“Aloha mai. My name is Manuwai Peters and I am running for the Maui County Council Molokai seat. My father was born and raised in Wailuku, Maui; and my mother was born in Kalamaula, Molokai.”

“Aloha. This is councilman Mike Victorino. It is an honor to be here today to talk to the people of Maui County. A few facts about myself: I was born and raised in Hilo. Now, for the past 39 years, I’ve seen my children grow up here, my grandchildren grow up here.”

Walk-in Absentee voting for the upcoming Primary Election will begin on Monday, July 30, and continue through Thursday, August 9, 2012.

“Aloha. I’m Senator J. Kalani English, representing the 7th District Hana, East and Upcountry Maui, Molokai, Lana’i, and Kaho’olawe. I’m running for my fifth term in the state Senate.”

“We currently have a situation wherein, religious groups, schools, hospitals, will be required to provide insurance that provides pills that could cause abortions even if its against the religion of those groups. This is an affront to religious liberties.”

July 11 marked the beginning of the 2012 televised election coverage presented by the University of Hawai`i Maui College students in coordination with Pacific Radio Group.

“Aloha. My name is John Carroll and I’m running for the United States Senate. I’m doing so for a number of reasons.”

“Aloha. My name is Gladys Coelho Baisa seeking reelection to the Upcountry seat on the Maui County Council. I am often called the “voice of reason and common sense” on the council. Maui is my home and I have no plans to move.”

Maui County Council candidate for Kahului, Don Guzman announced that he will host a West Maui Talk Story on Thursday, July 26, 2012 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center Social Hall.

“Aloha. I’m Representative Gil Keith-Agaran, and I’m running for re-election to the Central Maui House seat. I’ve been your representative now for four years, since 2009. I’ve served on all three of the major committees in the House.”

“Aloha. I’m Netra Halperin and I am requesting the honor of representing South Maui in the Hawai’i state legislature.”

“While wagging an open palm toward the sky may demonstrate some serious shoulder stamina, it’s really not buying you our votes.”

US Senate candidate and former governor Linda Lingle will be on Maui today where she is expected to gain the formal endorsement of the US Chamber of Commerce during an event in Kihei this afternoon.

“Islanders treat political offices somewhat like wine cellars, with the older varietals gaining value over time, less likely to be emptied and replaced as the years go on.”

Completed voter registration forms must be turned in to the appropriate city or county clerk’s office by 4:30 p.m. on July 12, or postmarked by midnight if mailed.