Author Archives: garyhooser

Your primary election ballot has most likely already been delivered to your home or P.O. Box.. Only 24% of eligible voters, actually voted in the 2024 Hawaiʻi primary election – the lowest turnout in the state’s 65-year existence. (Office of … Continue reading →

Based on my experience serving as a Hawaiʻi State Senator (2002-2010) and as the Senate Majority Leader – the benefit of keeping an entrenched incumbent legislator in office to ensure they continue “bringing in money to the district” is hugely … Continue reading →

Many have asked me for a concise, island by island – “If I lived in the district, this is who I would vote for” listing of candidates. The criteria I used to evaluate the candidates and come to a decision … Continue reading →

If the below doesn’t make you sit up and take notice AND take action, I really don’t know what to say. But Bob Marley does, and he says it better than I ever could. “It’s not all that glitters is … Continue reading →

In response to requests as to my thoughts on State and County races across all the islands, below are my “If I lived in the district, this is who I would vote for…” recommendations. As previously discussed my choice for … Continue reading →

There are 26 candidates running for election to the 7 member Kaua’i County Council. On August 8, the top 14 vote getters will move forward to the General Election. Based on past elections, candidates ranking #1, #2, #3, and #4 … Continue reading →

“Uncle, I need your help…”. Those were not her words, but that’s the message I heard when reading yesterday’s email from State House candidate and friend, Nadia Alves. Her message was direct, and similar to that of many other campaigns, … Continue reading →

Aloha Friends, I found this well written essay an eye-opening reminder of recent history…educational…and very, very provocative…I’m thinking you will also find it a worthy use of your time. From The Economist Written by Rosa Brooks Jun 2nd 2026 LIKE … Continue reading →

The calls keep coming in and I keep encouraging people to “do your research”. If it’s helpful, I wrote/posted this yesterday “Evaluating The Candidates – 6 things I look closely at.” But…since so many are asking me, “If you lived in … Continue reading →

No candidate is perfect. In choosing who receives my vote and my support, I start with these questions: 1) Do the candidate’s values align with my own? 2) What about their prior jobs and life experience? 3) Can I trust … Continue reading →