Improving Our Future.
Lorraine Inouye’s decision
to pursue a career in
public service is the result
of her sincere desire to
make Hawai‘i a better
place to live and raise a
family. From delivering
over $420 million in
projects over the past
4 years to District 4, to
preserving our precious
environment, Lorraine is
committed to improving
our future.
“Lorraine is
not in office for her own
agenda, but to represent
and fight for the people
of Hawai‘i Island. We need
Lorraine to stay in the Senate
where she is respected for
her dedication, honesty, and
compassion.”
Nancy Cabral, Hilo - Realtor
“I have always been amazed
at how much Senator
Inouye cares about people,
especially the well-being
of children. She truly serves
Hawai‘i with Aloha.”
Art Roberts, Hakalau -
Educator
“Lorraine is a champion of
those in need of a hand.
She is committed to not
leaving anyone behind, and
has the heart and tenacity
to get things done.”
Carol Ignacio, Pa‘auilo -
Community Leader
Learn more
about Lorraine’s
accomplishments
and priorities at
LorraineInouye.com
This Primary Election, vote for
leadership, experience and trust.
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VOTE FOR SENATOR LORRAINE INOUYE!
State Senator (D) – District 4
Hāmākua - Waimea - Kohala - Kawaihae - Puakō - Waikoloa - N. Kona
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2 Sunday, July 29, 2018
VOTER GUIDE 2018
What’s at stake in the
primary election?
By TOM CALLIS
Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Hawaii Island voters will
nominate, and in some
cases outright elect, candidates
to positions from County
Council to Congress during the
primary election on Aug. 11.
While it might seem like a preview
of the main event in November,
the primary contest will be where
many of the races are
fought and won. And
it’s not just because
of partisanship.
Each of the nine
County Council seats
are up for grabs
this year, but most
won’t face a runoff
in the Nov. 6 general
election since
they have no more
than two candidates
vying for the nonpartisan
positions.
That includes
council seats for districts
1, 2, 4 and 5 on
the windward side.
Hilo Councilwoman
Sue Lee Loy, who
represents District
3, is running unopposed.
Residents of
council District 6,
covering Volcano
through South Kona, will choose
between three candidates. A runoff
for council races is held in the
general election if no one receives
more than 50 percent of the vote.
On the state level, there are two
partisan races — Senate District
4 and House District 1 — with
only Democratic candidates.
The lesson to voters: Don’t
wait until the general election
if you want to be heard.
Not registered to vote
yet? No need to worry.
For the first time, the state is
allowing people to register at their
polling place on election day,
even though the deadline to register
for the primary was July 12.
Voters also can register at early
walk-in sites, where voting
occurs from July 30-Aug. 9.
Aug. 4 is the last day to
request a mail ballot.
There are 112,893 register voters
in the county, with 37,776 registered
to vote by absentee mail. The
2016 primary was a
low point for voter
turnout, when 37.3
percent of registered
voters cast a ballot.
As of July 17, the
county had received
602 returned ballots
that were mailed to
people overseas and
voters in two Puna
precincts affected
by the ongoing
Kilauea eruption.
Voters in precincts
04-03 and 04-04 will
still be able to vote
on election day at a
consolidated polling
place at the Pahoa
Community Center.
Statewide races
on the ballot will be
the governor’s race,
where Gov. David
Ige is seeking to
fend off a primary challenge from
U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa and a
handful of others, lieutenant governor
and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
Also appearing are contests for
the U.S. Senate seat now occupied
by Democrat Mazie Hirono, and
U.S. House of Representatives,
District 2, represented by
Democrat Tulsi Gabbard.
Running unopposed this year in
the state Legislature is state Rep.
Joy San Buenaventura, D-Puna.
Email Tom Callis at tcallis@
hawaiitribune-herald.com.
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