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The Kihei Community Association will hold a candidate forum during its general membership meeting, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the St. Theresa Church parish hall, according to an announcement. The association will hear from the candidates for the South Maui 11th District House seat. They are Nonpartisan Daniel Kanahele and Democrats Don Couch, Ollie Myrick and Tina Wildberger. Also on the association’s agenda are the candidates for the West and South Maui 6th Senate District seat, incumbent Democrat Roz Baker and her primary challenger, Terez Amato, and Green Party candidate ...

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The Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center will be holding a “Get Out & Vote” event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 21 at the Kahului mall. Attendees may register to vote and meet candidates. There also will be family entertainment and prizes. * On the Campaign Trail is a public service for candidates to publicize fundraisers, public appearances and other campaign-related items. Announcements must be submitted at least one week in advance of events and should include a contact name and number. Announcements may be dropped off at The Maui News building in Wailuku, mailed to “Campaign Trail,” ...

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RAM to present mayoral debate Maui County mayoral front-runners Elle Cochran, Don Guzman and Mike Victorino will be appearing in a debate hosted by the Realtors Association of Maui from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 26 at the Iao Theater in Wailuku. The event is open to RAM members and one guest with tickets available beginning Thursday. Remaining tickets will be offered to the public Friday. The event is free. Those unable to attend the debate may watch on Akaku Maui Community Media, beginning at 7 p.m.; it will be rebroadcast during July. The focus of the debate will be on issues of ...

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Lanai mayor forum set for July 14 Six of the seven mayoral candidates are expected at a forum put on by Lanaians for Sensible Growth from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 14 at Hale Kapuna recreation hall in Lanai City. Issues of interest to Lanai residents will be the focus of the candidate forum. Lanaians for Sensible Growth has been a community advocacy group on the island for the past 30 years. For more information, contact Butch Gima at bg325@hotmail.com. ***** No signs in state right of way The state Department of Transportation reminds candidates that outdoor signage is ...

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Baker receives Mink PAC support State Sen. Roz Baker, who is running for re-election, recently received the endorsement of the Patsy T. Mink Political Action Committee. Baker is seeking re-election to the 6th Senate District, which includes South and West Maui. “Sen. Baker has been an indefatigable champion for women’s health and women’s rights,” a news release said. “The Patsy T. Mink PAC is proud to stand for Sen. Baker just as she has stood for women in Hawaii for more than two decades.” The Patsy T. Mink Political Action Committee seeks to honor the legacy of ...

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The Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Mayoral Candidate Forum from 6 to 8 p.m. July 9 at the Binhi At Ani Filipino Cultural Center in Kahului. Elle Cochran, Don Guzman and Michael Victorino have confirmed their participation. Kathy Collins will moderate the event. The topic will be a “business friendly county.” The candidates will be asked about their business positions and their plans. For more information, email mauifilipinocc@gmail.com or go to the website www.mauifilipinochamber.com. * On the Campaign Trail is a public service for candidates to publicize ...