Micah Pookela Kim Aiu
Micah Pookela Kim Aiu (Democratic) Micah Pookela Kim Aiu earned a J.D. from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa in 2016. Aiu's career experience includes working as in-house counsel with Nan, Inc., and a litigation associate with Ashford & Wriston, LLP.
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“I’m running to win back the seat I held from 2022–2024 and return to work for our community. With ten years of experience as an attorney, a background in the construction industry, and experience serving in the State House, I’m ready to bring practical solutions to government.”
(Micah Pookela Kim Aiu campaign website)Garner Shimizu
Garner Shimizu (Republican) Garner Shimizu earned a high school diploma from Moanalua High School and a bachelor's degree from the University of Hawaii, Manoa in 1983. His career experience includes owning a sheet metal company.
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“One of the greatest joys is learning a skill and putting our talents to use. Hawaii must increase utilization of our local businesses and laborers for in-state work opportunities and enable us to be highly-effective in global commerce. The best answers to many labor issues lawmakers deliberate come from our state's excellent workforce.”
(Ballotpedia campaign themes) “I understand and appreciate the many challenges both students and educators address. It is vitally important for the well-being of our students, teachers and schools that we conduct an honest audit of our State Department of Education.”
(Ballotpedia campaign themes) “We are grateful to the brave men and women and their families of our Law Enforcement, Fire Safety and Armed Forces. They make enormous sacrifices many of us will never fully appreciate. We owe them our greatest support.”
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