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JULY 21, 2018
Getting to Know the Fil-Am Candidates in the Upcoming Primary Election WHAT’S INSIDE Exercise Your Right To VoteS2 Filipino Americans Seeking Public Office in 2018 S4 Guide to VotingS8 1st Congressional District CandidatesS13 Election NewsS14 Why Should Filipinos Vote For MeS16
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ach year people say this is the most important election year to vote. Political analysts and citizens groups saying the same thing over and over just might be right this time. It’s not just hyperbole. Given the state of affairs in the nation from who will fill the next U.S. Supreme Court vacancy (U.S. Senate confirms) to how the nation deals with immigration, it’s paramount that our community is represented with our votes. Political insiders are already hearing of rumblings at the U.S. Capitol that Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security could undergo cuts to pay for the massive corporate tax cuts after the Midterm Elections. Hawaii’s congressional races are of particular importance this election for these issues. Locally, the governor’s race is also critical. Economic indicators suggest the state is having an economic boom; but at the same time, how much of it is trickling down to working families and Filipino families? You will have that power to decide with your vote. Included in this Primary Election supplement are important information on the big statewide races, Fil-Am candidate profiles, and election dates. This guide could be used as a supplement to your own research.