From a press release:

Hawaii State Senate District 10 candidate Eric Marshall (pictured below with wife Yuri) is making a pledge to have votes in his district count for more than just a political office but will allow voters to directly impact the life of a child in need of a “Forever Family”. If elected he pledges to use the income from the legislative salary of $46,272.48 to fund he and his wife’s challenging efforts to adopt a child. …

Eric is fully aware of the fact that many might see this as a political ploy just to get elected but Marshall’s response is “that if just one child can get adopted through the media attention than I believe many people here in Hawaii would agree that my humble efforts would be well worth the political ridicule.” 

Marshall, a Republican, is running against longtime Democrat state Sen. Les Ihara for the seat that represents  Kaimuki, Kapahulu, Palolo, St. Louis Heights, Maunalani Heights, Moiliili and the Mahiai street area.