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Campaign 2022
GOP introduces candidates for 2022 election season at state convention
Although Hawaii is a heavily democratic state, there are well-known candidates willing to take the risk of running for governor.
Updated: May. 14, 2022 at 9:36 PM HST
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Jolanie Martinez
Analysts: Kai Kahele’s late entrance poised to shake up big-money governor’s race
They're expecting a cutthroat governor’s race.
Updated: May. 8, 2022 at 8:46 AM HST
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By
Annalisa Burgos
US Rep. Kai Kahele announces ‘grassroots’ campaign for governor
He said he will not accept any donations over $100 nor money from corporations, unions or a political action committee.
Updated: May. 7, 2022 at 5:56 PM HST
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HNN Staff
Lt. Gov. Josh Green files papers with Office of Elections for gubernatorial run
Green officially announced his run for the office in February on HNN’s Sunrise show.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 3:22 PM HST
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HNN Staff
State Rep. Patrick Branco launches campaign for Kai Kahele’s seat in Congress
He will be leaving his current role of representing District 50, which encompasses Kailua and Kaneohe Bay.
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 5:16 PM HST
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HNN Staff
Hawaii voters could shake up political landscape in the 2022 elections
It's not just the governor and lieutenant governor's jobs that are up for grabs.
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 10:18 PM HST
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By
Ben Gutierrez
‘Not my time’: Former Mayor Kirk Caldwell drops out of race for governor
“I fully recognize that I am an underdog in this race."
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 6:22 PM HST
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By
HNN Staff
Former UFC champ B.J. Penn officially enters governor’s race
The former UFC champ has filed to run as a Republican.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2022 at 10:16 AM HST
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Ben Gutierrez
Mounting speculation about a Kahele run for governor triggers ‘grand chess game’
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.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 4:47 PM HST
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Mahealani Richardson
Tokuda ducks out of lieutenant governor’s race, announces run for Congress instead
Tokuda’s team said in a statement that she filed a “statement of organization” with the Federal Elections Commission.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 4:30 PM HST
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HNN Staff
As he eyes governor’s race, Kahele confronted by past allegations of threats stemming from divorce
Despite concerns from the congressman, experts say allegations about Kahele’s conduct in an old divorce case are relevant to voters.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 10:19 AM HST
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Rick Daysog
Kahele responds to criticism over part-time job as Hawaiian Air pilot, proxy voting record
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 10:04 PM HST
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HNN Staff
Public workers’ union announces endorsement in race for governor
Updated: Mar. 10, 2022 at 4:03 PM HST
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HNN Staff
‘Stand for Hawaii’: Hawaii GOP rallies to kick off 2022 election season
Updated: Mar. 1, 2022 at 4:23 PM HST
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HNN Staff
Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami announces plans to run for re-election
Updated: Mar. 1, 2022 at 8:12 AM HST
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HNN Staff
Former Mayor Kirk Caldwell wants to prioritize affordable housing in run for governor
Updated: Feb. 18, 2022 at 8:35 AM HST
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HNN Staff
‘We need leaders we can trust’: Green makes his run for governor official
Updated: Feb. 10, 2022 at 6:02 PM HST
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HNN Staff
Republican state representative announces run against Schatz for US Senate
Updated: Jan. 18, 2022 at 8:59 AM HST
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HNN Staff
Analyst: Caldwell run for governor in jeopardy following close associates’ arrests
Updated: Jan. 12, 2022 at 4:19 PM HST
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HNN Staff
HNN presents ‘Campaign 2022: The First Conversation’
Updated: Dec. 15, 2021 at 7:09 PM HST
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HNN Staff
Wanting to eliminate mandates, UFC fighter BJ Penn eyes run for governor
Updated: Oct. 5, 2021 at 2:10 PM HST
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HNN Staff