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Complete List of Hawaii 2014 General Election Candidates [Hawaii Office of Elections]
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2014 Hawaii Legislative Scorecard Ratings of All 76 State Senators & Representatives. See how they voted on important issues. You'll learn a lot about your senator and representative. [Hawaii Republican Assembly]
Political party codes:
(D) Democrat
(G) Green
(I) Independent
(L) Libertarian
(N) Nonpartisan
(NS) Nonpartisan special
(R) Republican
Joy Allison (N) for U.S. Senate
Cam Cavasso (R) for U.S. Senate
- In order of their appearance, for U.S. Senate: Cam Cavasso (R), Michael Kokoski (L); for U.S. Congressional District 1: Charles Djou (R), Robert Meyer (N), Mark Takai (D) [Olelo] Oct 14, 2014
- Interview with Cam Cavasso, Candidate for U.S. Senate [Hawaii Political Info] (video, 45 min)
- Republicans for U.S. Senate [PBS Hawaii, 57 min] Jun 20, 2014
- Ho'okele - Cam Cavasso for US Senate 2014 [Vimeo, 3 min 4 sec]
Michael Kokoski (L) for U.S. Senate
Brian Schatz (D) for U.S. Senate (incumbent)
- Kioni Dudley's Democratic Election Picks Plus OHA [Hawaii Political Info] Aug 8, 2014
- Rep. Colleen Hanabusa vs. Sen. Brian Schatz Debate [Hawaii Political Info] (video) Jul 17, 2014
- Brian Schatz on War [On the Issues]
- Schatz and Hanabusa Duke It Out on Iraq and for Primary Win [Hawaii Political Info] Jul 25, 2014
- HPI exclusive: Senator Daniel Inouye on why he's against war & has voted against it. Says that Colleen Hanabusa feels the same way. [YouTube] Oct 27, 2012 (a month before he passed away)
- Schatz vs Hanabusa Hilo Debate (video) Jul 2, 2014
- Schatz Chief of Staff Andy Winer Key Person in 2012 Smear Campaign against Cayetano [Hawaii Political Info] Jun 20, 2014
- Andy Winer, Schatz Chief of Staff, named in call for apology from PRP to Oahu voters [Honolulu Civil Beat] Jun 24, 2014
- Senator Brian Schatz Backs Amnesty for Illegal Aliens [Hawaii Political Info] Apr 23, 2013
Charles Djou (R) for Congress, Dist 1 (urban HNL)
- In order of their appearance, for U.S. Senate: Cam Cavasso (R), Michael Kokoski (L); for U.S. Congressional District 1: Charles Djou (R), Robert Meyer (N), Mark Takai (D) [Olelo] Oct 14, 2014
- PBS Hawaii Insights: Charles Djou & Mark Takai [YouTube] (56 min 51 sec) Oct 9, 2014
- Congressman Charles Djou, Olelo Candidates in Focus, 2014 [YouTube] Jul 13, 2014
- Djou Interviewed by Keahi Tucker [HawaiiNewsNow, 6 min] Jul 8, 2014
- Charles Djou, Oahu League of Republican Women Keynote Speaker [Olelo, 20 min] Apr 3, 2014
Mark Takai (D) for Congress, Dist 1 (urban HNL)
- In order of their appearance, for U.S. Senate: Cam Cavasso (R), Michael Kokoski (L); for U.S. Congressional District 1: Charles Djou (R), Robert Meyer (N), Mark Takai (D) [Olelo] Oct 14, 2014
- PBS Hawaii Insights: Mark Takai & Charles Djou [YouTube] (56 min 51 sec) Oct 9, 2014
- Mark Takai Political Ad [YouTube, 31 sec] Sep 22, 2014
- Ikaika Anderson, Stanley Chang, Will Espero, Donna Mercado Kim, Joey Manahan, Mark Takai and Kathryn Xian on PBS Hawaii Jul 11, 2014
- Emerging Leadership among Hawaii Democrats: Mark Takai 50-min interview with Keli'i Akina, host [YouTube] Apr 7, 2014
- Takai: Digging Deeper [YouTube, 2 min 9 sec] Mar 27, 2014
- Takai voted "aye" on homosexual marriage [Hawaii Political Info] Nov 8, 2013
- Takai on getting more federal money to keep UH faculty employed [UH Professional Assembly, YouTube] Apr 25, 2014
Kawika Crowley (R) for Congress, Dist 2 (non-urban Oahu, neighbor islands)
Tulsi Gabbard (D) for Congress, Dist 2 (non-urban Oahu, neighbor islands) (incumbent)
Joe Kent (Libertarian) for Congress, Dist 2 (non-urban Oahu, neighbor islands)
Duke Aiona (R) for Governor
- Duke Aiona for Governor [Olelo] Oct 12, 2014 (Same as video below, but only Duke appears in this one)
- Gubernatorial Candidates Speak Their Mind [Hawaii Political Info] Oct 12, 2014
- AARP/KHON2 gubernatorial debate with Duke Aiona (R), David Ige (D) & Mufi Hannemann (I) (video) [Hawaii Political Info] Oct 7, 2014
- Duke Aiona Campaign 2014 -A Hawai'i where housing is affordable and a living wage possible [YouTube] Sep 26, 2014
- Duke Aiona (R), Mufi Hannemann (I), Jeff Davis (L) & David Ige (D) Forum [PBS Hawaii: Insights] Sep 25, 2014
- Four Gubernatorial Candidates Gather for First time in West Oahu [Hawaii Political Info] Aug 26, 2014 Video [Olelo] 1 hr 29 min
- Gubernatorial Candidate Forum at The Pacific Club [Hawaii Political Info] (video, with Ige [D] as last-minute no-show) Aug 22, 2014
- Who Is Duke Aiona? [YouTube, 44 min] Jan 20, 2014
Jeff Davis (L) for Governor
Mufi Hannemann (I) for Governor
David Ige (D) for Governor
- New GOP Video: Senator Ige Voted for Pension Tax Oct 31, 2014
- AARP/KHON2 gubernatorial debate with David Ige (D), Duke Aiona (R) & Mufi Hannemann (I) (video) [Hawaii Political Info] Oct 7, 2014
- David Ige (D), Duke Aiona (R), Mufi Hannemann (I) & Jeff Davis (L) Forum [PBS Hawaii: Insights] Sep 25, 2014
- Four Gubernatorial Candidates Gather for First time in West Oahu [Hawaii Political Info] Aug 26, 2014 Video [Olelo] 1 hr 29 min
- David Ige's Excuses for His Last-Minute Cancellation of Forum Appearance [Hawaii Political Info] Aug 26, 2014
- Gubernatorial Candidate David Ige Cancels Forum Appearance at Last Minute [Hawaii Political Info] Aug 23, 2014
- Gubernatorial Candidate Forum at The Pacific Club [Hawaii Political Info] (video, with Ige as last-minute no-show) Aug 22, 2014
- Kioni Dudley's Democratic Election Picks Plus OHA [Hawaii Political Info] Aug 8, 2014
- David Ige 1-Hour Radio Interview [Hawaii Political Reporter] (no relation to Hawaii Political Info) Jul 22, 2014
- Former Gov Ariyoshi Compares Gubernatorial Candidates Ige and Abercrombie [Hawaii Political Info] Jul 17, 2014
- Billionaire Larry Ellis holds Abercrombie fundraiser in SF home [Honolulu Star-Advertiser] May 4, 2014
- Gov. Cayetano stumps for Ige over Abercrombie Jun 3, 2014
- Abercrombie vs Ige Debate [Hawaii News Now, 60 min] Jul 10, 2014
- Abercrombie vs Ige Debate [PBS Hawaii, 57 min] Jul 3, 2014
- David Ige speaks in Nanakuli about his race for governor [YouTube, 3 min] Jun 15, 2014
- Ask Ige Anything [YouTube, 59 min] May 29, 2014
- Early Boyhood Mornings in Kaneohe Bay & Learning from Dad to Protect the Environment [YouTube, 3 min] Apr 17, 2014
- Ige Opposes Abercrombie's Intent to Veto Disclosure Bill Jun 26, 2014
- Ige on Green Initiatives Jun 7, 2014
- Senator Clarence Nishihara tribute to David Ige [YouTube, 2 min] May 4, 2014
Elwin P. Ahu (R) for Lt. Governor
Les Chang (I) for Lt. Governor
Cynthia “Lahilahi” Marlin (L) for Lt. Governor
Shan S. Tsutsui (D) for Lt. Governor (incumbent)
Gregory Arianoff-Kobata (L) for State Senator Dist 1 (Hilo, Big Island)
Joshua B. Green (D) for State Senator Dist 3 (Big Island West)
Michael Last (L) for State Senator Dist 3 (Big Island West)
Alain J. Schiller (L) for State Senator Dist 4 (Hilo, Waimea on Big Island)
Joe Kamaka (R) for State Senator Dist 5 (Wailuku, Maui)
Bronson Ka'ahui (L) for State Senator Dist 6 (Lahaina, Kihei on Maui)
Brickwood Galuteria
Chris Lethem (R) for State Senator Dist 12 (Waikiki, Ala Moana, Kakaako,McCully, Moiliili)
Breene Y. Harimoto (D) for State Senator Dist 16 (Pearl City, Pearl Harbor, Oahu) (unopposed)
Roger Clemente (I) for State Senator Dist 17 (Pearl City, Waipahu, Oahu)
Clarence Nishihara (D) for State Senator Dist 17 (Pearl City, Waipahu, Oahu)
Raymond Banda (L) for State Senator Dist 18 (Mililani, Oahu)
Michelle Kidani (D) for State Senator Dist 18 (Mililani, Oahu)
Dennis C. H. Kim (R) for State Senator Dist 18 (Mililani, Oahu)
Ruth A. Brown (N) for Senate Dist 21 (Kalaeloa to Makaha, Oahu)
Michael P. Kahikina (D) for Senate Dist 21 (Kalaeloa to Makaha, Oahu)
Tercia L. Ku (R) for Senate Dist 21 (Kalaeloa to Makaha, Oahu)
Maile S. L. Shimabukuro (D) for Senate Dist 21 (Kalaeloa to Makaha, Oahu) (incumbent)
Richard Lee Fale (R) for State Senator Dist 23 (Wahiawa, Laie, Oahu)
Gil Riviere (D) for State Senator Dist 23 (Wahiawa, Laie, Oahu)
Eric Weinert (L) for State Representative Dist 1 (Hamakua Coast, Big Island)
Clifton K. Tsuji (D) for State Representative Dist 2 (Hilo, Big Island)
Fred Fogel (L) for State Representative Dist 3 (Hilo, Volcano on Big Island)
Joy A. San Buenaventura (D) for State Representative Dist 4 (Puna)
Gary Thomas (R) for State Representative Dist 4 (Puna)
Dave Bateman (R) for State Representative Dist 5 (Kailua-Kona, Big Island)
Jon LaLanne (L) for State Representative Dist 5 (Kailua-Kona, Big Island)
Kelly Valenzuela (R) for State Representative Dist 6 (Kona, Big Island)
Cranston Kapoi (R) for State Representative Dist 8 (Kahului, Maui)
Joe Souki (D) for State Representative Dist 8 (Kahului, Maui) (incumbent)
Chayne M. Marten (R) for State Representative Dist 10 (West Maui, N. Kihei, Maui)
Angus L. McKelvey (D) for State Representative Dist 10 (West Maui, N. Kihei, Maui) (incumbent)
Pat Brock (L) for State Representative Dist 11 (Kihei, Maui)
Richard Pohle (R) for State Representative Dist 12 (Kula, Kahului, Maui)
Kyle T. Yamashita (D) for State Representative Dist 12 (Kula, Kahului, Maui) (incumbent)
Mele Carroll (D) for State Representative Dist 13) (incumbent)
Jonathan Hoomanawanui (R) for State Representative Dist 14 (Hanalei, Kauai)
Derek S. K. Kawakami (D) for State Representative Dist 14 (Hanalei, Kauai) (incumbent)
James Kunane Tokioka (D) for State Representative Dist 15 (Lihue, Kauai) (incumbent)
Steve Yoder (R) for State Representative Dist 15 (Lihue, Kauai)
Victoria (Vickie) Franks (R) for State Representative Dist 16 (Waimea, Kauai)
Daynette (Dee) Morikawa (D) for State Representative Dist 16 (Waimea, Kauai) (incumbent)
Chris Stump (D) for State Representative Dist 17 (Hawaii Kai, Oahu)
Gene Ward (R) for State Representative Dist 17 (Hawaii Kai, Oahu)
Susan Halvorsen (R) for State Representative Dist 18 (Waialae-Kahala, Oahu)
Mark Jun Hashem (D) for State Representative Dist 18 (Waialae-Kahala, Oahu) (incumbent)
Anthony Higa (L) for State Representative Dist 19 (Kaimuki, Oahu)
Bertrand (Bert) Kobayashi (D) for State Representative Dist 19 (Kaimuki, Oahu) (incumbent)
Victoria Elizabeth Mathieu (R) for State Representative Dist 19 (Kaimuki, Oahu)
Julia Allen (R) for State Representative Dist 20 (Palolo, Kaimuki, Oahu)
Keiko Bonk (G) for State Representative Dist 20 (Palolo, Kaimuki, Oahu)
Calvin K. Y. Say (D) for State Representative Dist 20 (Palolo, Kaimuki, Oahu) (incumbent)
Larie Manutai (R) for State Representative Dist 21 (Moiliili, Oahu)
Scott Y. Nishimoto (D) for State Representative Dist 21 (Moiliili, Oahu) (incumbent)
Tom Brower (D) for State Representative Dist 22 (Waikiki, Ala Moana) (incumbent)
Janet Grace (R) for State Representative Dist 22 (Waikiki, Ala Moana)
Isaac W. Choy (D) for State Representative Dist 23 (Manoa, Moiliili, Oahu) (incumbent)
C. Kaui Jochanan Amsterdam (R) for State Representative Dist 24 (Makiki, Manoa, Oahu)
Della Au Belatti (D) for State Representative Dist 24 (Makiki, Manoa, Oahu) (incumbent)
Ronald Y. K. Lam (R) for State Representative Dist 25 (Makiki, Pauoa, Oahu)
Sylvia Luke (D) for State Representative Dist 25 (Makiki, Pauoa, Oahu)
Eric B. Marshall (R) for State Representative Dist 26 (McCully, Downtown, Oahu)
Scott K. Saiki (D) for State Representative Dist 26 (McCully, Downtown, Oahu) (incumbent)
Max Fowler (R) for State Representative Dist 27 (Nuuanu, Liliha, Oahu)
Takashi Ohno (D) for State Representative Dist 27 (Nuuanu, Liliha, Oahu) (incumbent)
Carole Kauhiwai Kaapu (R) for State Representative Dist 28 (Kalihi Valley, Oahu)
John M. Mizuno (D) for State Representative Dist 28 (Kalihi Valley, Oahu) (incumbent)
Karl A. Rhoads (D) for State Representative Dist 29 (Chinatown, Kalihi, Oahu) (incumbent)
Romy M. Cachola (D) for State Representative Dist 30 (Kapalama, Kalihi Kai, Oahu) (incumbent)
Aaron Ling Johanson (R) for State Representative Dist 31 (Moanalua, Lower Pearlridge, Oahu) (incumbent)
Lei Sharsh (D) for State Representative Dist 31 (Moanalua, Lower Pearlridge, Oahu)
Linda E. Ichiyama (D) for State Representative Dist 32 (Moanalua, Salt Lake,Oahu) (incumbent)
Marcia Ann R. Tagavilla (R) for State Representative Dist 32 (Moanalua, Salt Lake,Oahu)
Robert C. Helsham, Sr. (R) for State Representative Dist 33 (Aiea, Oahu)
Sam Kong (D) for State Representative Dist 33 (Aiea, Oahu)
Jaci Agustin (R) for State Representative Dist 34 (Aiea, Pearl City, Oahu)
Gregg Takayama (D) for State Representative Dist 34 (Aiea, Pearl City, Oahu) (incumbent)
LuAnn Poti (R) for State Representative Dist 35 (Pearl City, Waipahu, Oahu)
Roy M. Takumi (D) for State Representative Dist 35 (Pearl City, Waipahu, Oahu) (incumbent)
Beth Fukumoto Chang (R) for State Representative Dist 36 (Mililani, Oahu) (incumbent)
Marilyn B. Lee (D) for State Representative Dist 36 (Mililani, Oahu)
Emil Svrcina (R) for State Representative Dist 37 (Mililani, Waikele, Oahu)
Ryan I. Yamane (D) for State Representative Dist 37 (Mililani, Waikele, Oahu) (incumbent)
Henry J. C. Aquino (D) for State Representative Dist 38 (Waipahu, Oahu) (incumbent)
Ty J. K. Cullen (D) for State Representative Dist 39 (Royal Kunia, Makakilo, Oahu) (incumbent)
Rose Martinez (D) for State Representative Dist 40 (Ewa, Oahu)
Bob McDermott (R) for State Representative Dist 40 (Ewa, Oahu) (incumbent)
Tom Berg (L) for State Representative Dist 41 (Ewa Beach, Oahu)
Bryan Earl Jeremiah (R) for State Representative Dist 41 (Ewa Beach, Oahu)
Matthew LoPresti (D) for State Representative Dist 41 (Ewa Beach, Oahu)
Sharon E. Har (D) for State Representative Dist 42 (Kapolei, Oahu)
Suk Moses (R) for State Representative Dist 42 (Kapolei, Oahu)
Karen Awana & Andria P. Tupola Forum State Representative Dist 43 (Nanakuli, Ko Olina, Oahu)
Andria P. Tupola (R) for State Representative Dist 43 (Nanakuli, Ko Olina, Oahu)
Allen (AL) Frenzel (L) for State Representative Dist 44 (Waianae, Oahu)
Cedric Asuega Gates (G) for State Representative Dist 44 (Waianae, Oahu)
- Dist 44 forum minus Cedric, who agreed to attend, then canceled two days before and minus remaining candidate Jo Jordan (D), who was invited. [Jeff Davis host] Oct 4, 2014
- Cedric, a Candidate for Change [Olelo video, 28 min] Oct 3, 2014
- Candidate forum with Cedric Asuega Gates (G), AL Frenzel (L) & Jo Jordan (D) [YouTube, 50 min 20 sec] Jul 12, 2014
Jo Jordan (D) for State Representative Dist 44 (Waianae, Oahu) (incumbent)
- Dist 44 forum minus Jo Jordan, who was invited and minus Cedric Asuega Gates (G), who agreed to attend, then canceled two days before [Jeff Davis host] Oct 4, 2014
- Rep. Jo Jordan's YouTube channel [YouTube]
- Candidate forum with Jo Jordan (D), AL Frenzel (L) & Cedric Asuega Gates (G) [YouTube, 50 min 20 sec] Jul 12, 2014
- Why Rep. Jo Jordan voted against Marriage Equality [Honolulu] Nov 8, 2013
- Immersing Waianae youth in culturally relevant enterprises [YouTube, 28 min] Jan 17, 2013
- Waianae coast's homeless people [YouTube, 52 min] Jul 3, 2014
- Economic revitalization & business [YouTube, 28 min] Jan 17, 2013
- Waianae Town Hall Meeting on Education [YouTube, 2 hr 47 min] (hosted by Jo Jordan) Aug 27, 2013
Michael Yadao Magaoay (D) for State Representative Dist 45 (Mililani, Oahu)
Lauren Cheape Matsumoto (R) for State Representative Dist 45 (Mililani, Oahu) (incumbent)
Feki Pouha (R) for State Representative Dist 47 (Laie, Kahuku, Oahu)
Kent Fonoimoana (D) for State Representative Dist 47 (Laie, Oahu)
Jarrett Keohokalole (D) & Kaimanu Takayama (L) Forum for State Representative Dist 48 (Kaneohe, Oahu) [PBS Hawaii] Sep 12, 2014 (Start at 28 min 41 sec)
Eldean L. Kukahiko (R) for State Representative Dist 48 (Kaneohe, Oahu)
Kai Takayama (L) for State Representative Dist 48 (Kaneohe, Oahu)
Cynthia Thielen (R) for State Representative Dist 50 (Kailua, Oahu)
Wayne T. Hikida (R) for State Representative Dist 51 (Kailua, Waimanalo, Oahu)
Chris Lee (D) for State Representative Dist 51 (Kailua, Waimanalo, Oahu) (incumbent)
About OHA
Keli'i Akina (nonpartisan) OHA at large (represents entire state)
Harvey H. McInerny (Nonpartisan Special) OHA at large (no island residency required)
Peter Apo (nonpartisan special) OHA Oahu Trustee
Chris K. J. Lum Lee (nonpartisan special) OHA Oahu Trustee
Carmen Hulu Lindsey (nonpartisan special) OHA Maui Trustee
Mahealani Wendt (nonpartisan special) OHA Maui Trustee
Trevor Ozawa (NS) Honolulu City Council, Dist IV (Hawaii Kai, Ala Moana Beach Park)
Tommy Waters (NS) Honolulu City Council, Dist IV (Hawaii Kai, Ala Moana Beach Park)
Sam Aiona (NS) Honolulu City Council, Dist VI (Makiki, Aiea)
Carol Fukunaga (NS) Honolulu City Council, Dist VI (Makiki, Aiea). Former state senator.
Brandon J. C. Elefante (NS) Honolulu City Council, Dist VIII (Aiea, Pearl City)
Dustin Barca (NS) for Kauai mayor
Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr. (NS) for Kauai mayor (incumbent)
Jay Furfaro (NS) for Kauai County Council (incumbent, council chair)
Gary Hooser (NS) for Kauai County Council (incumbent)
JoAnn Yukimura (NS) for Kauai County Council (incumbent)
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8 Hawaii Candidates Declared Winners Before Election Day [Honolulu Magazine] Jun 4, 2014
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Links to more candidate information
2014 Hawaii Legislative Scorecard Ratings of All 76 State Senators & Representatives [Hawaii Republican Assembly]
Honolulu Civil Beat Elections Guide 2014
Information on 2014 Candidates [League of Women Voters Hawaii]
Olelo-2014 candidates on camera
Olelo Vote Informed Guide
Project Vote Smart