[ VOTER VOICES ]

Governor's race

Joshua Hale: Boat captain

Linda Lingle because "we just need a change, somebody different, a new face."

Rory Auyong: Safety technician

Mazie Hirono. "I prefer nonprivatization vs. what Lingle was about.

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2nd Congressional District

Kele Olanolan: Construction worker

"Patsy Mink. My mom said she did a lot of good things."

Joyce Acob: Hairstylist

"Bob McDermott because he's alive."

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City Council District 2

Anthony Decenzo: Retired

"Donovan Dela Cruz because I've known him since he was a small boy."

Susan Tateishi: Dental hygenist

"Gerry Hagino. Several of my friends who are teachers supported him."

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State House District 32

Fred Liva: Bus driver

"Lynn Finnegan. She sounds like she has a pretty good head on her shoulders."

Elizabeth Pongasi: Waitress

"Ben Cabreros. Give the Filipino a break. It's a cultural thing."

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Office of Hawaiian Affairs

Ha'a Mero: Substitute teacher

"I voted for the first guy on the list, Aiona. This is for the Hawaiians. What are you going to do for us?"

Richard R. Ferris: Student

"I didn't vote for it. Being non-Hawaiian, I should not have a part in the outcome of it."

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State House District 19

Lou Slovak: Electrician

Rep. Barbara Marumoto. "She's a nice lady and I believe she'll do a good job."

Cassandra Cabaong: Student

Brian Yamane because "he stopped by our house to tell us what his plans were for Hawaii."

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