Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 21, Number 8, 1 ʻAukake 2004 — OHA election draws 14 hopefuls [ARTICLE]

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OHA election draws 14 hopefuls

Atotal of 14 candidates have filed to run for the four OHA trustee seats that are up for election this year. On Moloka'i, incumbent Colette Machado is running unopposed. For the state at-large seat, incumbent and current chairperson Haunani Apoliona is being challenged by Frank Kawelo, John Sabey and Shaun Hill. On Hawai'i island, incumbent Linda Dela Cruz is being challenged by former trustee Louis Hao, as well as Jackie Burke, Kalikoolani Chun, Reynolds Kamakawiwo'ole, Richard Nelson III and Kaheaokalani Stocksdale. On Kaua'i, incumbent Donald Cataluna is opposed by Leona Kalima. OHA candidates do not participate in the primary election. The OHA vote will take plaee during the general election on Nov. 2. ■