Applicants Sought for Chair of the Elections Commission
Hawaii Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald is seeking applicants for Chair of the 9-member Hawaii State Elections Commission.
Case Makes US Senate Run Official
US Senate candidate and former Congressman Ed Case officially files his nomination papers for election at 10 a.m. today. In a phone interview this morning, Case said he is undertaking the candidacy, “essentially because we need strong, effective leadership in Washington…
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Bertram Seeks Return to Old Seat, Others on Maui File
Sixteen people on Maui have already pulled papers as they consider a run for public office in the upcoming 2012 election. The candidate filing deadline is 4:30 p.m. on June 5, 2012.
PHOTOS: Maui GOP Votes in Presidential Caucus
Maui Republicans caucused Tuesday night to select a presidential nominee.
Maui Backs Romney in First GOP Hawaii Caucus
A total of 337 Maui voters backed former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney in the very first Hawaii Republican Party presidential caucus last night, according to preliminary results.
Today’s GOP Presidential Caucus Includes Maui Voting Sites
For the first time in history, Hawaii Republican voters will be voting for their choice of Republican Presidential nominees in today’s GOP Hawaii caucus. Voting runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at locations across the state. There are seven voting locations on Maui, one on Lanai and one on Molokai.
PHOTOS: Dems Caucus Kicks Off 2012 Political Season
Democrats throughout Hawaii caucused last night to conduct party elections and select delegates to state and national conventions. Maui Now visited the precinct meeting in Wailuku.
Maui Republican Party Convention, March 3
The convention will feature guest speakers for each of the presidential candidates. Also scheduled to speak are State House Representative George Fontaine; Maui TEA Party Chair Bill Doyle; and others…
BRIEF: Hirono Hosts Coffee Talk in Kihei
Rep. Mazie Hirono will be on Maui for the latest edition of her congressional coffee talks. The Maui visit includes a stop at the Kihei Charter School located at the Lipoa Center in South Maui. The talk starts at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21.
2 on Maui Become Official Candidates, More Pull Papers
Two Maui residents filed papers recently becoming the first official candidates from the Valley Isle for the upcoming 2012 Election. The candidate filing deadline is 4:30 p.m. on June 5, 2012.
6 on Maui Pull Papers as Candidate Filing Opens
Among those pulling papers were incumbent council members Mike Victorino of Wailuku, Bob Carrol of East Maui, and Don Couch of South Maui. Others pulling papers included Joe Blackburn for the council’s Wailuku residency seat, Alan Fukuyama for the Kahului seat, and Antonio Gimbernat for the US Senate.
Maui Lawmakers Introduce Vehicle Boot, Traffic Cam, Gaming Bills
Several bills introduced by Maui lawmakers will be heard in respective House committees today including items relating to red light cameras, vehicle boot legislation, gaming on Hawaiian Home lands, and the House version of what has become known as the “Move Over” bill.
Rep. George Fontaine – Not Your Standard Hawaii Politician
As the 2012 Hawaii State Legislature opens for business, now is a good time to take a look at George Fontaine.
Hirono Hopes Votes will Help to Create Jobs
Hawaii Tourism officials have estimated that Hawaii could potentially see 6,000 new jobs created in the state as a result of the reforms in the Visit USA Act. She also voted against blocking the Obama Administration’s request to increase the US debt limit.
Hannemann Secures Hawaii Construction Alliance Endorsement
Congressional candidate Mufi Hannemann earned an endorsement yesterday from the 15,000 member Hawaii Construction Alliance. Hannemann is seeking the seat being vacated by US Rep. Mazie Hirono, who is running for US Sen. Daniel Akaka’s seat in 2012.
Rep. Fontaine Briefs Rotary on Maui Issues
Last week the Kihei Republican briefed members of the Valley Isle Sunset Rotary Club on issues of interest to Maui voters.
Rep. Souki Recaps Session, Forecasts Election
Representative Joe Souki from Wailuku discusses current and future politics for Hawaii, including our dire financial situation, legalized gambling and liberalized marijuana laws.
Fukuyama Announces 2012 Run for Kahului Council
Fukuyama ran for the West Maui Council seat in 2008 and 2010. He made the move from Lahaina to Kahului earlier this year to care for his 90-year-old mother, who required full-time assistance.
Ed Case Hawai’i Talk Story Maui
Case is hosting the new sessions as part of his new 2012 campaign for US Senate. The sessions on November 5 in Lahaina, Kahului and Kihei, include meet-and-greet and question and answer opportunities.
Hirono Brings Coffee Talk Tour to Maui
Rep. Hirono then travels to the Valley Isle for two gatherings on Saturday, October 22. The first stop will be at the Alii Kula Lavender Farm for a 2 p.m. Lavender Tea Time event; followed by 4:30 p.m. Coffee Talk at Da Kitchen Cafe in Kahului.
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