HONOLULU – The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawaii, Hawaii’s oldest and only LGBT political organization that is part of any political party, released the list of candidates that they are supporting in Hawaii’s 2014 primary election.
“The GLBT Caucus continues its proud tradition of supporting Democratic candidates that support the Democratic Party of Hawaii’s platform, which now includes full support for eradication of discrimination”. said Michael Golojuch, Jr. GLBT Caucus chair, “This year we had a major first, we had so many candidates, incumbents and challengers alike, that support justice and equality for ALL of Hawaii’s residents. That is in essence the cornerstone of the Democratic Party of Hawaii.”
The GLBT Caucus used a combination of surveys, candidate forums, and voting records to compile the list of supportive candidates. Due to the number of supportive candidates the Caucus had to come up with a way to differentiate between candidates in races that have multiple Democrats running in the primary.
They did this by distinguishing between the Democratic candidate’s level of engagement and work for justice & equality by listing them either as an ADVOCATE or SUPPORTER.
ADVOCATE refers to someone who has gone above and beyond in support of LGBT rights
SUPPORTER refers to someone who supports LGBT rights.
Congressional District One Race
Stanley Chang – ADVOCATE
Mark Takai – SUPPORTER
Kathryn Xian – ADVOCATE
Governor’s Race:
Neil Abercrombie – ADVOCATE
Lt. Governor Race:
Clayton Hee – ADVOCATE
Sam Puletasi – SUPPORTER
Shan Tsutsui – SUPPORTER
STATE SENATE RACES – Incumbents
SD 1: Gilbert “Gil” Kahele
SD 3: Joshua “Josh” Green
SD 4: Malama Solomon
SD 5: Gilbert Keith-Agaran
SD 6: Rosalyn “Roz” Baker
SD 7: J. Kalani English
SD 12: Brickwood Galuteria
SD 17: Clarence Nishihara
SD 18: Michelle Kidani
SD 21: Maile Shimabukuro
SD 24: Jill Tokuda
STATE HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES – Incumbents
HD 1: Mark Nakashima
HD 3: Richard Onishi
HD 4: Faye Hanohano
HD 6: Nicole Lowen
HD 7: Cindy Evans
HD 8: Joseph Souki
HD 10: Angus McKelvey
HD 11: Kaniela Ing
HD 12: Kyle Yamashita
HD 14: Derek Kawakami
HD 16: Dee Morikawa
HD 18: Mark Hashem
HD 19: Bert Kobayashi
HD 20: Calvin Say
HD 21: Scott Nishimoto
HD 22: Tom Brower
HD 24: Della Au Belatti
HD 25: Sylvia Luke
HD 26: Scott Saiki
HD 27: Takashi Ohno
HD 28: John Mizuno
HD 29: Karl Rhoads
HD 32: Linda Ichiyama
HD 34: Gregg Takayama
HD 35: Roy Takumi
HD 51: Chris Lee
STATE HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES
HD 4: Joy San Buenaventure – SUPPORTER
HD 4: Leilani Bronson-Crelly – SUPPORTER
HD 17: Chris Stump – ADVOCATE
HD 40: Isaiah Chong – ADVOCATE
HD 41: Matt LoPresti – ADVOCATE
HD 42: Michael Golojuch – ADVOCATE
HD 48: Jarrett Keokokahele – SUPPORTER
HD 50: Holly Broman – ADVOCATE
OFFICE of HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS:
Chris Lum Lee – SUPPORTER
Submitted by Michael Golojuch, Jr., Chair, GLBT Caucus
Wanted to know the LGBT support for the three (3) office of AT-LARGE TRUSTEE and City and County of Honolulu contests. Any information is appreciated.
"…the Democratic Party of Hawaii’s platform, which now includes full support for eradication of discrimination”. said Michael Golojuch, Jr
B.S. Mike-boy, I'm a disabled citizen of Hawaii, living ewa side, with health ailments all my life, I seems to be a regular guy but if I don't respond like a regular person..then I'm now negatively labeled?
I've seen you laugh at those of without full use of limbs too.
And I'm disturbed that LGBT's are using "discrimination" as an excuse to approve of marriage.
This is an outstanding list of candidates not to support because of their direct involvement with cramming SSM down our throats this past Special Session.
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