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He said he will not accept any donations over $100 nor money from corporations, unions or a political action committee.

Green officially announced his run for the office in February on HNN’s Sunrise show.

He will be leaving his current role of representing District 50, which encompasses Kailua and Kaneohe Bay.

It's not just the governor and lieutenant governor's jobs that are up for grabs.

“I fully recognize that I am an underdog in this race."

The former UFC champ has filed to run as a Republican.

Freshman Congressman Kai Kahele isn’t talking about it, but there’s growing anticipation that he’ll run for governor ― and he hasn’t denied it.

Tokuda’s team said in a statement that she filed a “statement of organization” with the Federal Elections Commission.

Despite concerns from the congressman, experts say allegations about Kahele’s conduct in an old divorce case are relevant to voters.

His office defended an apparent conflict of interest as Kahele sits on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee while also piloting jets for Hawaiian Air.

They pointed to his career as an ER doctor while also serving as Lt. Gov.

Several notable republicans have already declared their candidacy for Governor.

He made the announcement in a press release sent by his campaign.

Hagedorn died Thursday after a battle with kidney cancer.

Confirming his run in an interview on Hawaii News Now Sunrise, Caldwell said he would make it possible for every person who wants to rent or purchase an affordable home to do so.

While he has a lead in the polls and in fundraising, other contenders for the seat say he's no shoe-in.

Lynn Mariano is pledging to tackle “bipartisan issues in a bipartisan way.”

“I’m committed to serving my second year in Congress and doing the best job I can."

Senate Democrats say it’s important to pass federal legislation to ensure each person’s right to vote. Republican senators say bills have been passed to extend voting rights and the power of changing voting laws should remain at the state level.

He said one of the main reasons for running is that he wants a complete shutdown of the military’s Red Hill facility within a year.

“For most people, they are going to assume that the mayor had some kind of knowledge."

The special includes conversations on the biggest Hawaii races, candidates and issues in the upcoming election.

“A proud Filipina American, Nani will be one of the most senior Asian-American leaders in government,” Biden said.

Name recognition could help some candidates more than others, HNN's political analyst says.

The fate of a New York gun regulation, and potentially similar laws across the country, is now in the hands of the Supreme Court.

One particular area of concern: The proposed maps lump Waimanalo and Portlock into the same district.

Rep. Luke was first elected to state office in 1998, and represents the Makiki, Punchbowl, and Nuuanu areas.

She took the role of chair in May of this year.

“How can you stand there and look at us with straight face and say you represent the people?” the man said.

Penn says recent mandates have been hurting the local economy, and he wants to change that.