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Atay to speak at Maui Pono Network

Maui County Council Member Alika Atay will be speaking at the Maui Pono Network meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Ahimsa Sanctuary Farm, 4505 Hana Highway. The Maui Pono Network’s mission is to empower community action for the common good, a news release about the meeting said. The group supports a wide array of issues and candidates, including those running under the Ohana Coalition banner, electing representatives who support more accountable and transparent governance, and a professional county manager. Paul Deslauriers is Maui Pono’s director. * On the Campaign Trail is a ...

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Political parties have been set for this year’s elections, the state Office of Elections announced. The five political parties that have qualified to appear on the ballot are: the Constitution Party, the Democratic Party, the Green Party, the Libertarian Party and the Republican Party. The parties may field candidates in partisan contests such as U.S. Senate or House of Representatives. Candidates not affiliated with a political party may seek nonpartisan offices, such as Maui County mayor or County Council. Hawaii conducts a single-party primary in which voters must indicate ...

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Former Maui County Council Member Mike Victorino will hold a “Vote Victorino For Mayor” fundraiser from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center in Wailuku. The campaign kickoff will include music, food and door prizes. A suggested donation is $25 per person. The campaign’s theme is “Balance Vision. Local Values.” * 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 ...

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Upcountry resident and community organizer Tiare Lawrence is launching a second bid to unseat fellow Democrat Kyle Yamashita from his 12th House District seat. She checked out nomination papers Tuesday and filed them the next day. In 2016, Yamashita held on to his seat, taking 2,763 votes, or ...

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A fundraiser for Maui County Council candidate Keani Rawlins-Fernandez will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Kihei Community Center, according to an announcement. A suggested donation is $35. The event will include music, food and an opportunity to “talk story.” Rawlins-Fernandez is seeking the council’s Molokai residency seat held by Council Member Stacy Crivello. For more information, contact Tina Wildberger at 870-1739. _______________ • On the Campaign Trail is a public service for candidates to publicize fundraisers, public appearances and other ...

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A pau hana event will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. today for Maui voters to meet Kauai Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr., a candidate for lieutenant governor. Hosted by the Democratic Party of Hawaii, Maui County Committee, the event will be at Kahului Carpet & Drapery, located at 65 W. Kaahumanu Ave. in Kahului. The candidate will be available to “talk story” and discuss his bid for lieutenant governor. For more information, visit BernardCarvalho.com. * On the Campaign Trail is a public service for candidates to publicize fundraisers, public appearances and other campaign-related ...