Source: Fox News
Summary
Hawaii voters will decide on Saturday who advances to the November general election, with key contests including the race for governor and the 1st Congressional District. Governor Josh Green is heavily favored to win the Democratic primary, facing three little-known competitors. The Republican nomination is contested between Gary Cordery and Ken Fujiyama. In the 1st Congressional District, state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole is challenging Rep. Ed Case in the Democratic primary.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The process of electing a governor and representatives continues in Hawaii. Governor Josh Green, with a 56% approval rating, is likely to secure the Democratic nomination. His challengers, including George “Teva” Lucas-Tadeo and Lauren Kapoliahiʻiaka Shim, have not raised any significant funds. The Republican nomination is contested between Gary Cordery and Ken Fujiyama, with Cordery proposing to add 15,000 homes for working families and eliminate the state’s general excise tax on food and medicine. In the 1st Congressional District, state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole is challenging Rep. Ed Case, with Keohokalole running on a progressive platform.
It’s business as usual in Hawaii politics, with familiar names and familiar promises.
Author: Evan Null
