Maui Election

“Aloha. My name is Kanohowailuku Helm. I’m running for state Senate, District 7, which is to represent Upcountry Maui, East Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe. Basically, my platform is to look at what we need before what we want. I never aspired to become a politician.”

“Aloha. My name is Stacy Helm Crivello and I am running for Maui County Council, Molokai district. I am seeking your kokua to vote for me on November 6th. Maui County is unique. Each of the islands have unique concerns and issues, and we need to address them as community builders.”

“Aloha. Mufi Hannemann, candidate for the US Congress, 2nd Congressional District seat. I want to go to Washington, DC to help you. I want to help our middle class; I want to protect Social Security, Medicare, improve our educational system for our keiki; and obviously put people back to work.”

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is stepping up efforts to rally new voters for the November 6 General Election. The campaign involves a new web page, enlisting celebrity spokespeople, and organizing registration drives across the state.

District 11’s state representative seat is the most contested on Maui. District 11 includes Kihei, Makena and Wailea. State your preference here.

“Aloha. My name is Elle Cochran and I am the current West Maui County council representative. This season I am running un-opposed, but that doesn’t give me the excuse to sit on my laurels and ignore my community….”

“Aloha. My name is Rep. George Fontaine and I’m running for re-election for State House District 11, which incorporates Kihei, Wailea, and Makena. As an advocate for small business, I’m working hard and tirelessly to try to get our Kihei High School built.”

“Aloha. I’m Don Guzman and I’m running for the County Council, Kahului Seat…. I was a former Deputy Prosecutor for the County of Maui for five years, as well as serving as a legislative aide for Tom Okumura in the state House.”

“Aloha. I’m Richard Pohle, candidate for County Council, Upcountry residency. I moved to Maui in 1969 with a PhD in Physics to work at the top at Haleakala. I married an O’ahu girl. During my career, I have been the chief engineer in the space program–you would know that as Star Wars.”

“Aloha. I’m Mike White. I’m running for the Maui County Council Makawao, Paia and Haiku seat. As a sixth generation kamaaina, and a business person, and someone who has been involved int he community of Maui for many, many years, I have a keen perspective on what’s important to Maui.”

While Mazie Hirono may prove highly effective at bringing benefits to Hawaii, Ed Case’s independent voting record points to an ability to make bold, principled decisions.

“Aloha. My name is Barbara Haliniak. I’m a candidate for State Senate District 7 representing Hana, Upcountry and East Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe. I’m running for the office because for too long we have been under-represented in our district, and our voices have not been heard at the state Legislature.”

“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.