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"I support a change to the County Code that supports mixed-use development, an increase of rental housing choices, assistance to first-time homebuyers."

"Our legacy as leaders is how we leave our community for our keiki. I want to know that my children will be able to afford to live in Hawaii."

The following came from P.M. Azinga, Republican candidate for state House District 30, which covers Kalihi, Kalihi Kai, Keehi Lagoon and Hickam Village. Her opponent is Democrat Shirley Templo. Go to Civil Beat’s Election Guide for general information, and check out other candidates on the General Election Ballot.

"With $17 billion as a state budget for a state population of only 1.4 million, our services should be impeccable."

Between Pierick and Rosenlee, House District 39 voters “have a real ideological choice, ” said Colin Moore, who teaches public policy at the University of Hawaii and serves as associate professor at the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization. Moore called the race “too close to call.”

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday he is confident the upcoming presidential election will be fairly conducted, but he warned that Republican candidate Donald Trump and his running mate could refuse to accept the outcome.

The Elections Division is advising voters who previously held P.O. Boxes at the now-closed Kealia Post Office to re-register with a new mailing address to ensure their ballot packets are sent

Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina on Friday for the fourth time in a month, as the Republican presidential candidate tries to firm up support in a state where he was handily leading a few months ago but is now among the most competitive in the race.

Before the 2024 election, use this guide to understand abortion in all U.S states, including current laws, challenges, exceptions, waiting periods, and more.

This will let voters know when to expect their mail ballot packet to be delivered as well if their voted ballot has been received and accepted for counting.”

Not much is known about the effect the attack had on Trump. But in the months since, the former president has not mentioned his assailant by name once.