Six candidates are vying for the Oʻahu Senate district that will be left vacant by Sen. Karl Rhoads.

“I support Green Fee projects that protect our watersheds and harden our flood control infrastructure.”

“The Kona low storms, Lahaina fires and, tsunami warnings exposed how deadly gridlock traffic can be during a small evacuation window.”

“I think we can continue to seek legislative interventions to reduce carbon emission and also expand the capacity for our solar grid.”

“Get rid of the Jones Act.”

“Lawmakers should clearly understand the real cost of what they are proposing before it moves forward.”

“Hawaiʻi residents are tired of corruption scandals and insider politics.”

In the Legislature, the House of Representatives seat Della Au Belatti is leaving has attracted six candidates.

“I would expand proven affordable housing programs by supporting an increase in both staffing and funding for HHFDC.”

“I support creating a dedicated legislative fiscal analysis office or agency that reviews every bill and provides clear, realistic cost estimates before it moves forward.”