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Larie Kuulei Langi Manutai
Larie Manutai was a 2014 Republican candidate for District 21 of the Hawaii House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2014
Manutai's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Listen with respect and work collaboratively across party lines to find the best solutions
- Excerpt: "It is my firm belief that the best solutions will be found when decision makers set aside their differences and listen for input and feedback with an open-mind."
Work to increase transparency and accountability in our government
- Excerpt: "I believe that communication is more effective and trust between individuals is strengthened when there are no hidden agendas and all the facts are laid out on the table."
Engage with educational professionals in seeking solutions to issues in our current education system
- Excerpt: "I am very concerned about the quality of public school education in Hawaii. It is vital that government leaders listen to our education professionals and use their input and ingenuity to resolve issues in our current education system."
Promote & protect the interests and existence of Hawaii nonprofits
- Excerpt: "Working with legal nonprofits has helped me understand the need to help these vital organizations thrive by ensuring that they have continued access to financial as well as other necessary resources to properly function within our community."
Advance initiatives that protect Hawaii's interest in the worldwide tourism market
- Excerpt: "If elected, I will work to ensure that the interests of Hawaii’s tourism and travel industries are given proper and thorough consideration."
Elections
2014
Elections for the Hawaii House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 9, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. Incumbent Scott Y. Nishimoto was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Larie Kuulei Langi Manutai was unopposed in the Republican primary. Nishimoto defeated Manutai in the general election.[2][3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Scott Y. Nishimoto Incumbent |
77.7% | 4,128 | |
| Republican | Larie Kuulei Langi Manutai | 22.3% | 1,183 | |
| Total Votes | 5,311 | |||
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Larie + Manutai + Hawaii + House"
See also
- Hawaii House of Representatives
- Hawaii House of Representatives District 21
- Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2014
- Hawaii State Legislature
External links
- Official campaign website
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Larie Manutai on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ votelariemanutai.com, "What Will She Do For Our Community?" accessed October 7, 2014
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed June 6, 2014
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed August 25, 2014
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed November 12, 2014
