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(D) Democrat
Incumbent
Nicole Lowen
Notable Quote:
Background (from her website) "It is an honor and a privilege to serve as your State Representative, and together over the past two years we have achieved some remarkable victories. As I seek my first re-election in 2014, I will continue working hard to face Hawaii's many challenges and build a better future for our community and for our next generation. I ask for your support in continuing to serve you and our community so that I can keep fighting to grow our new community college campus, to secure aid for coffee farmers, to make renewable energy affordable for everyone, and to build a new Kona Courthouse."
"I have seen both the best and worst of state government, and I am driven now more than ever to change it for the better."
Supports higher-paying, more rewarding local jobs
Supports county home rule over agriculture
Supports GMO food labeling
Supports policies that will reduce conflicts of interest
Supports policies that encourage development of Hawaii's ample renewable energy resources
Supports increasing financial and program support for organic and sustainable farmingSupports protecting native species and pollinators adversely affected by pesticide use
Supports funding state programs to expand local farmer support for those growing food crops. Supports pesticide, herbicide and fertilizer disclosure and GE crops used by agrichemical companies
Click here to see BAB survey response
Click here to see Civil Beat Q&A 2012
Click here to see Hawaii Center for Food Safety Action Fund survey
This candidate has not received any campaign contributions from chemical+GMO companies or lobbyists in this election cycle.
This candidate has not received any campaign contributions from chemical+GMO companies.
This candidate received $500 in 2012 from registered Monsanto lobbyist John Radcliffe and her voting record does not indicate undue influence.
Click here to see all campaign contributions.
In The News:
http://damontucker.com/tag/representative-nicole-lowen/
Endorsements:
Sierra Club, Hawaii Center for Food Safety Action Fund
State House District 6
Kailua-Kona, Holualoa, Kalaoa, Honokohau
Roy Ebert
(R) Republican
Background (from candidate website) "I run a small business, Total Estate Care - a property maintenance business - with my brother and manage Allied Storage in Kailua Kona. My wife, Belinda, teaches Math at Innovations Public Charter School in Kailua Kona. As Belinda and I encountered many of the same challenges as other Kona families trying to make ends meet, I realized that lessons I learned from 30+ years experience as a small business owner could be used to take on the many long-standing challenges affecting the quality of life for Big Island families and businesses."
Notable Quote:
"We need Legislators with real life business experience to help get us out of the financial mess we are in. ”
No BAB survey response.
Numerous other survey responses: http://www.ebertforkona.com/surveys/
Supports right to bear arms
Opposes legalization of gambling
Opposes law enforcement drones to monitor and fine citizens
Supports concealed carrying for law abiding citizens
Opposes Obamacare
This candidate has not received any campaign contributions from chemical+GMO companies or lobbyists.
Click here to see all campaign contributions.
In The News:
https://www.pollvault.com/polls/candidate/42315/
Endorsements:
Unknown
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(D) Democrat
Kalei Akaka
Background: Born and raised in Kona, Hawai‘i Island, Kealakehe Elementary School, Kealakehe Intermediate, Konawaena High School, Class of 2000, Chaminade University of Honolulu, Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Marketing, worked in Community Relations and
Public Relations. Worked in both the State House and State Senate
Committee work includes Senate Committee of Higher Education Senate and Committee of Judiciary and Government Operations. Daughter of Daniel Akaka Jr., grand daughter of Daniel Akaka as in the highly controversial Akaka bill which advocates that Hawaiian nationals who are illegally occupied by the US military should be reorganized as Native Americans like a tribe.
Notable Quote:
"I support improving our schools. Too often our schools are in disrepair and without air-conditioning in warm conditions that are not conducive to learning. Improving the physical conditions of schools by repairing infrastructure and at the same time stimulate our economy by providing jobs."
No BAB survey response.
No known current surveys.
Supports Natural Energy Lab of Hawai’i Authority (NELHA), formerly known as Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), in Keahole, Kona
Supports taking care of our government employees’ wages and benefits
Supports preserving the unique traditions of Hawai‘i
Supports new businesses and ventures that incorporate purposeful and responsible economic growth and development
This candidate has received $200 from a chemical+GMO lobbyist this election cycle.
This candidate has not received any campaign contributions from chemical+GMO companies.
Click here to see all campaign contributions.
In The News:
http://www.civilbeat.com/2012/08/16922-akakas-granddaughter-files-election-protest/
Endorsements:
Hawaii Laborers’ Union, Local 368
HAWAII FISHERMAN’S ALLIANCE FOR CONSERVATION AND TRADITION
Hawaii Sheet Metal Workers
State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers
United Public Workers
AFSCME Local 646, AFL-CIO
Kelly Valenzuela
(R) Republican
Background (from candidate website) "Daughter of Senator "Buddy" Soares, local girl born and raised on Oahu in Hawaii Kai. A self-described, "housewife," she is also a women’s Domestic Violence Advocate facilitating anger management groups as well as parenting groups. She advocated for women in court with the Temporary Restraining Order hearings. Kelly was appointed as the Coordinated Rural Community Outreach Director to assist and educate woman in rural areas with restraining orders and court procedures as well as getting them some much needed services in working closely with C.P.S. She worked closely with the Hawaii Police Department Kona office to help officers working with her clients. West Hawaii Manager for the About Face Program run by the Hawaii National Guard and the State of Hawaii and The Paxen Group. This program worked with “at risk youth” teaching them life and job skills and then assisting them in the job force. She has been appointed to the Board of Appeals Commission, The Family Violence Advisory Commission, and the Kealakehe Neighborhood watch.
Notable Quote:
Exact: "I have many relationships in Honolulu and at the State Capital where the real work needs to get done.” (http://www.lwv-hawaii.com/candidates-2014.htm)
No BAB survey response.
Civil Beat Q&A: http://www.civilbeat.com/2014/07/candidate-qa-house-district-6-kelly-valenzuela/
Does not support state labeling of GMO foods, does support Federal labeling.
Supports More Resources For Our State
Creating A More Pro Business Atmosphere For Small Business Owners
Making Government Resources Open For More People and Educational Issues
Supports liquified natural gas
This candidate has not received any campaign contributions from chemical+GMO companies or lobbyists.
Click here to see all campaign contributions.
In the News:
http://www.randomrocker.co.uk/new/redditsingle.php?postid=2769yt&subreddit=GetMotivated
Endorsements:
Unknown