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(D) Democrat

Incumbent

Karen Awana

Background: (from her Capitol website) Representative Karen Awana has served the 44th House District since 2006. As a fourth generation and lifelong resident of the Honokai Hale, Nanakuli and Lualualei community, she truly understands the key issues affecting the people of the Waianae Coast.

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Introducer of "Hawaii Monsanto Protection Act" HB2506 to remove the home rule rights of counties to regulate agriculture such as GMOs and pesticides
Fined four times by Campaign Spending Commission since 2011 for filing false or inaccurate reports, untimely deposits of campaign contributions and failing to keep finance records.
Voted against marriage equality

Prioritizes disaster preparedness plan for the Waianae Coast
Supports Waianae Coast mauka highway to alleviate traffic and provide access in an emergency.
Resigned from House Majority Floor Leader in disgrace in the face of thousands of dollars in additional penalties for breaking state campaign finance laws

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Campaign contributions from chemical+GMO companies:

$300

Registered chemical+GMO lobbyists:

$2500

GMO+Chem Companies and Registered Lobbyist Funds only:

$2800

Trade Groups representing chemical+GMO companies:

Chem+GMO Lobbyist or Industry Immediate Family Members (IMF):

Total including Chem+GMO companies, Lobbyists, Trade Groups, Chem+GMO Employees & Lobbyist/Industry Immediate Family Members Funds:

$2800