Hawaii’s largest and most influential public-sector union — the Hawaii Government Employees Association — has given its nod to Mufi Hannemann in his bid for the U.S. Congress.

HGEA also is backing Billy Kenoi in his re-election for Big Island mayor. Click here to read our list of 2012 political endorsements.


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