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Election 2016: Hawaii primary candidates

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* — incumbent

U.S. Senate

American Shopping
» Giuffre, John M. (Raghu) Opens in a new tab
Democratic
» Christensen, Makani Opens in a new tab
» Honeychurch, Tutz
» Reyes, Arturo
» Schatz, Brian Opens in a new tab *
» Shiratori, Miles Opens in a new tab
Constitution
» Allison, Joy J.
Libertarian
» Kokoski, Michael A. Opens in a new tab
Republican
» Carroll, John Opens in a new tab
» Gottschalk, Karla (Bart) Opens in a new tab
» Pirkowski, Eddie Opens in a new tab
» Roco, John P. Opens in a new tab


U.S. House

1st DISTRICT
Urban Honolulu
Democratic
» Ahu Isa, Lei (Leinaala) Opens in a new tab
» Hanabusa, Colleen Wakako Opens in a new tab
» Kim, Howard
» Ocasio, Javier A. Opens in a new tab
» Puletasi, Sam Opens in a new tab
» Sharsh-Davis, Lei Opens in a new tab
» Tataii, Steve Opens in a new tab
Libertarian
» Yim, Alan J.K. Opens in a new tab
Nonpartisan
» Griffin, Calvin (G)
Republican
» Ostrov, Shirlene D. Opens in a new tab
2nd DISTRICT
Urban Honolulu
Democratic
» Chan Hodges, Shay Opens in a new tab
» Gabbard, Tulsi Opens in a new tab *
Nonpartisan
» Turner, Richard L.
Republican
» Hafner, Eric Opens in a new tab
» Kaaihue, Angela Aulani


State senate

1st DISTRICT
Hilo
Democratic
» Kahele, Kaiali’i Opens in a new tab *
» Onishi, Dennis (Fresh)
» Robinson, Kaloa R.N. Opens in a new tab
Libertarian
» Arianoff, Kimberly
2nd DISTRICT
Puna
Democratic
» Ilagan, Greggor
» Ruderman, Russell E. Opens in a new tab *
Libertarian
» Fogel, Frederick F. Opens in a new tab
5th DISTRICT
Waihee-Wailuku-Kahului
Democratic
» Keith-Agaran, Gilbert S.C. *
8th DISTRICT
Kauai-Niihau
Democratic
» Ahuna, Kanoe Opens in a new tab
» Kouchi, Ronald Dan Opens in a new tab *
9th DISTRICT
Diamond Head-Kahala-Hawaii Kai
Democratic
» Bennett, Michael D
» Chang, Stanley Opens in a new tab
» Kim, Richard Y.
Republican
» Slom, Sam M. Opens in a new tab *
10th DISTRICT
Moiliili-Kaimuki-Palolo
Democratic
» Farrell, David F. Opens in a new tab
» Ihara, Les Jr. Opens in a new tab *
Libertarian
» Phillips, Arnold T. II
11th DISTRICT
Makiki-Tantalus-Manoa
Democratic
» Taniguchi, Brian T. *
Libertarian
» Kent, Joe Opens in a new tab
Republican
» Amsterdam, C. Kaui Jochanan Opens in a new tab
13th DISTRICT
Downtown-Nuuanu-Liliha
Democratic
» Iwamoto, Kim Coco Opens in a new tab
» Nakoa, Keone Opens in a new tab
» Rhoads, Karl  Opens in a new tab
Libertarian
» Ozols, Harry Opens in a new tab
Republican
» Tam, Rod Opens in a new tab
14th DISTRICT
Kalihi Valley-Moanalua-Halawa
Democratic
» Campagna, Carl Opens in a new tab
» Kim, Donna Mercado *
15th DISTRICT
Kalihi-Salt Lake-Aliamanu
Democratic
» Wakai, Glenn  Opens in a new tab *
Libertarian
» Kalinowski, Roman Opens in a new tab
19th DISTRICT
Ewa Beach-Iroquois Point
Democratic
» Espero, Will Opens in a new tab *
Republican
» Fevella, Kurt
» Fidelibus, Chris
20th DISTRICT
Kapolei-Makakilo
Democratic
» Gabbard, Mike *
22nd DISTRICT
Wahiawa-Whitmore-Mililani Mauka
Democratic
» Dela Cruz, Donovan *
25th DISTRICT
Hawaii Kai-Waimanalo-Kailua
Democratic
» Thielen, Laura H. Opens in a new tab *
Republican
» Dozier, Heather
» Nagamine, Robert K. Opens in a new tab


State House of Representatives

1st DISTRICT
Kukuihaele-Laupahoehoe-North Hilo
Democratic
» Kimball, Heather L.
» Nakashima, Mark M. *
Republican
» Young, Byron
2nd DISTRICT
Hilo-Waiakea-Keaukaha
Democratic
» Cowser, Janis E. Opens in a new tab
» Tsuji, Clifton K. (Clift) Opens in a new tab *
» Wong, Jonathan Opens in a new tab
Nonpartisan
» Larson, Grace Dei Opens in a new tab
3rd DISTRICT
South Hilo-Keaau-Honuapo
Democratic
» Naniole, Ainoa (Alexander) Opens in a new tab
» Onishi, Richard H.K. Opens in a new tab *
Green
» Pisciotta, Kealoha Opens in a new tab
Libertarian
» Arianoff, Gregory
4th DISTRICT
Hawaiian Acres- Pahoa-Kalapana
Democratic
» San Buenaventura, Joy A. Opens in a new tab *
Constitution
» Stephens, Moke
Nonpartisan
» Jones, Luana Opens in a new tab
5th DISTRICT
Naalehu-Captain Cook-Keauhou
Democratic
» Creagan, Richard P. *
Libertarian
» Last, Michael L.
6th DISTRICT
Holualoa, Kailua-Kona, Honokohau
Democratic
» Kossow, Bronsten (Kalei)
» Lowen, Nicole E. Opens in a new tab *
» Mann, Thomas F. (Tom) Opens in a new tab
Republican
» Pratt, Bruce C.
7th DISTRICT
Kaupulehu-Waimea-Halaula
Democratic
» Evans, Cindy *
» Tarnas, David Opens in a new tab
Republican
» Coakley, Jeffrey (Jeff)
8th DISTRICT
Waihee-Waiehu-Wailuku
Democratic
» Abbett, Richard E. Opens in a new tab
» Souki, Joe Opens in a new tab *
Republican
» Rebolledo, Gilbert (Gil) Opens in a new tab
9th DISTRICT
Kahului-Wailuku-Puunene
Democratic
» Woodson, Justin H. *
10th DISTRICT
Lahaina-Kaanapali-Honokohau
Democratic
» McKelvey, Angus L.K. *
Republican
» Marten, Chayne
11th DISTRICT
South Maui
Democratic
» Ing, Kaniela *
» Tegarden, Deidre M. Opens in a new tab
Republican
» Pekus, Daniel A. Opens in a new tab
12th DISTRICT
Sprecklesville-Upcountry Maui
Democratic
» Lawrence, Tiare Opens in a new tab
» Yamashita, Kyle T. *
13th DISTRICT
Lanai, Molokai, Paia-Hana
Democratic
» Decoite, Lynn *
» Haller, Alex Opens in a new tab
Green
» Nikhilananda, Nick
14th DISTRICT
Hanalei-Princeville-Kapaa
Democratic
» Nakamura, Nadine K. Opens in a new tab
» Rosenstiel, Fern Anuenue Opens in a new tab
Republican
» Combs, Sandra A.
15th DISTRICT
Wailua-Hanamaulu-Lihue
Democratic
» Oi, Thomas H. Opens in a new tab
» Tokioka, James Kunane *
16th DISTRICT
Niihau-Koloa-Kokee
Democratic
» Morikawa, Dee *
Republican
» Franks, Victoria (Vickie) Opens in a new tab
17th DISTRICT
Kalama Valley-Queen’s Gate-Hawaii Kai
Democratic
» Ross, Karlen Opens in a new tab
Republican
» Ward, Gene Opens in a new tab *
18th DISTRICT
Hahaione Valley-Aina Haina-Kahala
Democratic
» Hashem, Mark Jun *
19th DISTRICT
Diamond Head-Kaimuki-Kapahulu
Democratic
» Kobayashi, Bertrand (Bert) Opens in a new tab *
Libertarian
» Higa, Anthony J.L.
Republican
» Bischoff, Stephen N. Opens in a new tab
20th DISTRICT
Palolo-St. Louis Heights-Kaimuki
Democratic
» Say, Calvin K.Y. Opens in a new tab *
Republican
» Allen, Julia E. Opens in a new tab
21th DISTRICT
McCully-Moiliili-Kapahulu
Democratic
» Nishimoto, Scott Y. *
22nd DISTRICT
Waikiki-Ala Moana-Kakaako
Democratic
» Brower, Tom Opens in a new tab * Miller, Dennis B. Opens in a new tab
» Perez-Garreaud, Nicola
Republican
» Henski, Kathryn Opens in a new tab
23rd DISTRICT
Manoa-Punahou-Moiliili
Democratic
» Choy, Isaac W. Opens in a new tab *
» Kobayashi, Dale
24th DISTRICT
Moiliili-Makiki-Tantalus
Democratic
» Belatti, Della Au Opens in a new tab *
» Rodriguez, Cody Carlos Opens in a new tab
Libertarian
» Tippens, Michelle Rose Opens in a new tab
Republican
» Fenton, Larry Opens in a new tab
25th DISTRICT
Punchbowl-Pauoa-Nuuanu
Democratic
» Luke, Sylvia *
26th DISTRICT
Downtown-Kakaako-McCully
Democratic
» Saiki, Scott K. *
27th DISTRICT
Nuuanu-Liliha-Alewa Heights
Democratic
» Ohno, Takashi *
28th DISTRICT
Kamehameha Heights-Kalihi Valley
Democratic
» Hussey, Ikaika Lardizabal Opens in a new tab
» Mizuno, John M. Opens in a new tab *
Republican
» Kaapu, Carole Kauhiwai
29th DISTRICT
Chinatown-Iwilei-Kalihi
Democratic
» Au, Alvin K.C. Opens in a new tab
» Dayao, Firmo S. Opens in a new tab
» Dionne, Valerie Belen
» Holt, Daniel Opens in a new tab
» Logue, James John
Republican
» Coakley, Kaiwiola
30th DISTRICT
Sand Island-Kalihi-Airport
Democratic
» Cachola, Romy M. *
» Velasco, Mar
31st DISTRICT
Fort Shafter-Moanalua Gardens-Aliamanu
Democratic
» Johanson, Aaron Ling Opens in a new tab *
Republican
» Ching, Eric H.L. Opens in a new tab
32nd DISTRICT
Salt Lake-Moanalua Valley
Democratic
» Ichiyama, Linda E. *
33rd DISTRICT
Halawa-Aiea-Newtown
Democratic
» Arakaki, Tracy A. Opens in a new tab
» Kong, Sam Satoru Opens in a new tab *
34th DISTRICT
Pearl City-Waimalu-Pacific Palisades
Democratic
» Takayama, Gregg Opens in a new tab *
Republican
» Agustin, Jaci Opens in a new tab
35th DISTRICT
Pearl City-Waipio-Pearl Harbor
Democratic
» Takumi, Roy M. *
Republican
» Clemente, Roger Opens in a new tab
36th DISTRICT
Mililani-Mililani Mauka-Waipio Acres
Democratic
» Aki, Zuri Opens in a new tab
» Lee, Marilyn B. Opens in a new tab
Republican
» Fukumoto Chang, Beth Opens in a new tab *
37th DISTRICT
Mililani-Waipio-Waikele
Democratic
» Yamane, Ryan I. Opens in a new tab *
Republican
» Kupukaa, Katherine T. Opens in a new tab
38th DISTRICT
Waipahu
Democratic
» Aquino, Henry J.C. *
39th DISTRICT
Waipahu-Royal Kunia-Makakilo
Democratic
» Cullen, Ty J.K. *
40th DISTRICT
Ewa Beach-Iroquois Point
Democratic
» Gonce, Randy Aaron Opens in a new tab
» Martinez, Rose Opens in a new tab
Republican
» McDermott, Bob *
41st DISTRICT
Ewa Villages-Ocean Pointe-Ewa Beach
Democratic
» Lopresti, Matthew S. (Matt) Opens in a new tab *
Republican
» Jeremiah, Bryan E. Opens in a new tab
42nd DISTRICT
Kapolei-Makakilo
Democratic
» Har, Sharon *
43rd DISTRICT
Kalaleloa-Ko Olina-Maili
Democratic
» Awana, Karen Leinani Opens in a new tab
» Eli, Stacelynn K.M.
Republican
» Tupola, Andria Opens in a new tab *
44th DISTRICT
Waianae-Makaha-Makua
Democratic
» Gates, Cedric Asuega
» Jordan, Jo *
Republican
» Pa’aluhi, Marc K.
» Sequin, Tamiko
45th DISTRICT
Mililani-Schofield-Kunia
Republican
» Cheape Matsumoto, Lauren *
46th DISTRICT
Wahiawa-Whitmore-Poamoho
Democratic
» Oshiro, Marcus R. Opens in a new tab *
Republican
» Noltie, Scott A. Opens in a new tab
47th DISTRICT
Waialua-Kahuku-Waiahole
Democratic
» Quinlan, Sean
Republican
» Mataafa, Toagaifasa J.
» Pouha, Feki Opens in a new tab *
48th DISTRICT
Kahaluu-Ahuimanu-Kaneohe
Democratic
» Keohokalole, Jarrett K. *
49th DISTRICT
Kaneohe-Maunawili-Kailua
Democratic
» Ito, Ken Opens in a new tab *
» Shea, Patrick Kamakanianu Opens in a new tab
50th DISTRICT
Kailua-Kaneohe
Republican
» Hood, Joan
» Thielen, Cynthia Opens in a new tab *
51st DISTRICT
Kailua-Lanikai-Waimanalo
Democratic
» Lee, Chris *


Honolulu Mayor

Nonpartisan
» Baker, Kurt
» Burd, Zachary B.
» Caldwell, Kirk Opens in a new tab
» Caravalho, Ernest Opens in a new tab
» Carlisle, Peter B.
» Djou, Charles K. Opens in a new tab
» Friedman, Lawrence (Larry) Opens in a new tab
» Garry, Tim
» Hochuli, Ronald E. Opens in a new tab
» Hong, Lillian Lai Lam Wang Opens in a new tab
» Kaaihue, Angela Aulani
» Powers, Mike
» Wargo, Joseph


Honolulu prosecuting attorney

» Kaneshiro, Keith M. Opens in a new tab
» Yaqoob, Anosh H. Opens in a new tab


Honolulu City Council

DISTRICT I
Portions of Ewa Villages, Kapolei, Honokai Hale, Waianae
» Anthony, Marc E.
» Berg, Tom Opens in a new tab
» Dudley, Kioni Opens in a new tab
» Pine, Kymberly Marcos Opens in a new tab *
DISTRICT III
Kaneohe-Kailua-Enchanted Lake-Waimanalo
» Anderson, Ikaika *
DISTRICT V
Kaimuki-Manoa-portions of Kakaako, Makiki
» Case, Kimberly S. Opens in a new tab
» Kobayashi, Ann H. Opens in a new tab *
DISTRICT VII
Kalihi-Salt Lake-Sand Island
» Manahan, Joey Opens in a new tab *
» Shigemasa, Chace K.M.
DISTRICT IX
Waikele-Mililani Town-Ewa Beach
» Menor, Ron Opens in a new tab *
» Svrcina, Emil Opens in a new tab


Hawaii Mayor

Nonpartisan
» Akina, Alvin A.,Jr. Opens in a new tab
» Bryant, Paul (Amaury) Opens in a new tab
» Cunningham, Daniel H. Opens in a new tab
» Hapai, Marlene (Nachbar) Opens in a new tab
» Hoffmann, Peter S. (Pete) Opens in a new tab
» Ka’ehu’ae’a, Wendell Opens in a new tab
» Kim, Harry
» Lau, Wally Opens in a new tab
» Luta, Helen O. (Ole)
» McCandless, Shannon K.K. Opens in a new tab
» Tamashiro, Gene
» Waugh, Timothy R. (Timmy)
» Weinert, Eric, Jr. (Drake)


Hawaii Prosecuting attorney

Nonpartisan
» Kagami, Michael S. Opens in a new tab
» Roth, Mitch *


Hawaii County Council

DISTRICT 1
» Poindexter, Valerie T. *
DISTRICT 2
» Chung, Aaron S.Y. Opens in a new tab *
» Halversen, William J. Opens in a new tab
» Hopkins, Margarita (Dayday) Opens in a new tab
DISTRICT 3
» Castillo, Grace
» Kelii, Moana M.H
» Lee Loy, Susan (Sue) Opens in a new tab
DISTRICT 4
» Bernard, Michael R. Opens in a new tab
» Greene, Madie
» Ohara, Eileen Opens in a new tab
DISTRICT 5
» Paleka, Danny *
» Ruggles, Jen Opens in a new tab
DISTRICT 6
» David, Maile (Medeiros) *
» Whiting, Raina Opens in a new tab
DISTRICT 7
» Domingo, Nestorio (Nestor) Opens in a new tab
» Kanuha, Dru Mamo *
DISTRICT 8
» Citron, Jeffrey (Jeff) Opens in a new tab
» Eoff, Karen S. Opens in a new tab *
DISTRICT 9
» Richards, Herbert (Tim)
» Wille, Margaret *


Maui County Council

East Maui
» Carroll, Robert (Bob) *
» Sinenci, Shane
West Maui
» Balinbin, Ernest Z.
» Cochran, Elle *
Wailuku-Waihee-Waikapu
» Atay, Alika
» Blackburn, Joseph G. II Opens in a new tab
» Kane, Dain P. Opens in a new tab
» Regan, Keith A. Opens in a new tab
» Steel, Hana S. Opens in a new tab
Kahului
» Guzman, Don S. *
» Medeiros, Vanessa A.
South Maui
» Couch, Don *
» Deleon, Richard
» King, Kelly Takaya Opens in a new tab
» Metcalfe, Jerome V. (Tiger) Opens in a new tab
Makawao-Haiku-Paia
» Furtado, Trinette K. Opens in a new tab
» Kaufman, Alan D. Opens in a new tab
» White, Mike Opens in a new tab *
Upcountry
» Greig-Nakasone, Napua Opens in a new tab
» Molina, Eric John
» Moniz, Stacey Suemi
» Sugimura, Yuki Lei Kashiwa Opens in a new tab
Lanai
» Hokama, Riki *
» Johnson, Gabe Opens in a new tab
Molokai
» Crivello, Stacy Opens in a new tab *
» Rawlins-Fernandez, Keani


Kauai County Prosecuting attorney

Nonpartisan
» Arin, Lisa R.
» Kollar, Justin F. *


Kauai County Council

At Large (7)
» Apalla, Juno-Ann A. Opens in a new tab
» Bernabe, Matt Opens in a new tab
» Brun, Arthur
» Chock, Mason K. Sr. Opens in a new tab*
» Doctor Sparks, Norma Opens in a new tab
» Fukushima, Richard S.
» Hooser, Gary L. Opens in a new tab*
» Kagawa, Ross K. *
» Kaneshiro, Arryl Opens in a new tab *
» Kawakami, Derek S.K. Opens in a new tab
» Kualii, Kipukai *
» Rapozo, Mel Opens in a new tab *
» Yukimura, JoAnn A. *


OHA Trustee

Island of Hawaii
Nonpartisan
» Kahui, Bo V. (Craig) Opens in a new tab
» Lindsey, Robert K. (Bob) *
» Trask, Mililani B. Opens in a new tab
Island of Molokai
Nonpartisan
» Flowers, Jerry W. (Manuwa)
» Hanapi, Alapai
» Machado, Colette (Pipi’i) *
Island of Kauai
Nonpartisan
» Ahuna, Dan *


OHA At large trustee

Island of Hawaii
Nonpartisan
» Akina, Keli’i Opens in a new tab
» Anthony, Daniel K.l
» Apoliona, Haunani *
» Crum, Douglas E. Opens in a new tab
» Kalima, Leona Mapuana
» Makekau, Kealii Opens in a new tab
» Mossman, Paul Ledwith

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