Maui Election
Voter Registration Deadline Nears
Completed voter registration forms must be turned in to the appropriate City or County Clerk office by 4:30 p.m. or postmarked by July 12, 2012 if mailed.
LETTER: Lisa Gapero, Running for Wailuku Council Seat
“I support small businesses on Maui and encourage job creation by getting the over regulation out of the way.”
VIDEO: Roz Baker – Candidate Profile 2012
“Aloha. I’m Roz Baker, candidate for State Senate 6 District. It’s been my privilege to represent the people of South and West Maui, as your state senator for the past 10 years.”
Joint Fundraiser for Baker and McKelvey, July 12
The Friends of Rosalyn Baker and Angus McKelvey for House Campaign are hosting the event on Thursday, July 12.
VIDEO: Angus McKelvey – Candidate Profile 2012
“Aloha, I’m Angus McKelvey and I’m humbly running for re-election for the State House District 10, which is West Maui, Ma’alaea, and a small portion of North Kihei.”
LETTER: Erin McLaughlin, Running for Kahului Council Seat
“When making a decision on who to vote for for a particular political race, it is very easy to get caught up on who has the best road signs.”
VIDEO: Antonio Gimbernat – Candidate Profile 2012
“Aloha state of Hawai’i registered voters. My name is Antonio Gimbernat. I am a 2012 candidate for the US Senate seat. I am 43 years old. I am a heterosexual and I am single.”
VIDEO: Kaniela Ing – Candidate Profile 2012
“Aloha. My name is Kaniela Ing, and I’m offering to serve you as State House Representative in District 11, South Maui—to bring a fresh vision for Maui’s future. I was born and raised on Maui, and come from four generations on this island.”
VIDEO: Ed Case – Candidate Profile 2012
“Aloha, I’m Congressman Ed Case, humbly asking to serve you and all of Maui and our Hawai’i as your next United States Senator. I was born and raised in Hilo—the fourth generation of my family in Hawai’i.”
Sierra Club Unveils Maui Endorsements
In the state house, Maui incumbents Gil Keith-Agaran, Angus McKelvey and Mele Carroll were supported, as well as newcomers Kaneila Ing and Ekolu Kalama.
Yellow Voter Registration Cards in Mail
Voters are encouraged to review the information as voting districts and polling place assignments may have changed due to the adoption of the new state reapportionment plan.
VIDEO: Case & Hirono Square Off in Maui Debate
US Senate candidates Ed Case and Mazie Hirono squared off on Maui today in one of three joint appearances planned this week. Maui Now was on hand to record the event in its entirety.
Social Security, Medicare: Focus of June 12 Maui Debate
Maui voters will have an opportunity to view a live forum and debate between US Senate candidates Ed Case and Mazie Hirono. The event is hosted by AARP Hawaii, with the forum portion of the event focusing on Social Security and Medicare, as well as other issues of concern to residents age 50 and over.
Maui Sen. Baker Officially Kicks off Re-Election Campaign
The filing for the Sixth Senatorial District officially kicks off Baker’s campaign as she seeks to continue representing the South and West Maui area.
Hawai’i Election Filing Deadline Nears
The Office of Elections issued a reminder to individuals who want to run for office, that the candidate filing deadline for the 2012 election cycle is Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 4:30 p.m.
DECISION 2012: Don Guzman Maui Campaign Rally
Maui County Council candidate for Kahului, Don Guzman announced that he will be having his Maui Campaign Rally on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.
DECISION 2012: An Evening with Haliniak for Senate
State Senate candidate, Barbara Haliniak, will host a campaign event on Friday, June 15, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hana Bay Pavilion in East Maui.
VIDEO: Trio of Maui Mayors Endorse Hannemann
A trio of Maui Mayors, past and present, joined hands today in endorsing congressional candidate and former Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann for Hawaii’s 2nd District. Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa joined former mayors Charmaine Tavares and James “Kimo” Apana in making the endorsement announcement at the Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapu.
Gabbard Files Papers Vowing to Bring Fresh Leadership to Congress
Congressional candidate Tulsi Gabbard filed nomination papers today for the 2nd District that includes Maui. Gabbard, who currently serves as a member of the Honolulu City Council, made her candidacy official by filing papers at the Office of Elections.
Council Member White Files For Re-Election
Councilmember Mike White today filed nomination papers for re-election to Maui County Council’s Makawao, Ha‘ikū and Pā‘ia residency seat. As of May 17, no other candidates were listed as potential contenders for the Makawao, Ha‘ikū and Pā‘ia residency seat.
