Thanks to JI808 we have a great one stop 'cheat sheet' for you voting reference! 
 
Think of YOUR Second Amendment RIGHTS when going to the polls this year!!!   
 
 
Primary Election spread sheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/134wt4yD1UJ-GAcXZLjKgUn9uVmJZh-FsUuUaNgYeW5o/edit#gid=121563752

Nice work!  It sure is convenient to see that all laid out!

Citing the references for the data:      

HRA 2014 Candidate Ratings
http://www.hawaiirifleassociation.org/2-articles/59-2014-candidate-ratings

HRA 2012 Candidate Ratings
(no online link available)

NRA 2010 Candidate Ratings on VoteSmart.org
http://votesmart.org/interest-group/1836/rating/5585#.U90vXmPJDhW

HRA 2006 Candidate Ratings on VoteSmart.org
http://votesmart.org/interest-group/435/rating/3450#.U95Y1WPJDhU

Latest:

August 7, 2014

 

 

To: HRA members

From:  Hawaii Citizens' Rights Political Action Committee (HCR-PAC)

Ruth Brown, for Senate District 21, returned a late candidate survey rated "A".  She is without a voting record on firearms issues.

Mahalo,

Dr. Max Cooper
HCR-PAC Legislative Liaison

Thanks.  Spreadsheet updated.

Spreadsheet updated to highlight primary election winners and by how many votes.

Primary Election spread sheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/134wt4yD1UJ-GAcXZLjKgUn9uVmJZh-FsUuUaNgYeW5o/edit#gid=121563752

Thank you JI!   WE CAN GET IT DONE!     Share this with all your co-workers, friend, and family folks!   

Primary results HRA report.   

 August 25, 2014
 
 
 
 LEGISLATIVE REPORT August, 2014
 

Elections

 

The 2014 Hawaii Primary Election results are overall positive for gun rights supporters.  Go to [color=#0000ff!important]http://gov/elections/results/2014/[/color] for the Elections Commission complete result.[/size]
 
 The US SENATE race to fill Daniel Inouye’s seat, currently held by Abercrombie appointee Brian Schatz (F-rated), is over.  Schatz finished 1,769 votes ahead of challenger Colleen Hanabusa (D-rated). He had a 1,635-vote lead following Saturday's primary election.   Challenger Colleen Hanabusa (D-rated) hoped to score a win via Puna where the vote was delayed due to extensive damage from Hurricane Iselle.  The Elections Commission, the candidates, the Democratic Party leadership, and the voters were divided on which voters got a chance to vote, and when and how.   
 Incumbent State Representative, Faye Hanohano (C-rated), representing Puna, has been in trouble for abusing non-Hawaiians from her Committee Chair, and hoped to overturn what is now an upset by her opponent, attorney Joy Sanbuenaventura (not rated) by 860 votes .
 
 Cam Cavasso (A-rated) won the Republican ticket for US Senator but is well behind the total votes for the two Democrat front-runners.  Independent Joy Allison (A-rated) did not capture enough votes to make the General Election, and her campaign manager informs us they have filed a lawsuit over HI election practices.
 
 US REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT I    State Rep. Mark Takai (D-rated) edges HI Senate Pres., Donna Kim (F-rated) on the Democratic slate and will face off in the general election against former US Rep., Charles Djou (A-minus), who took the Republican vote.
 
 US REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT II    Republican Kawika Crowley (A-rated) is way behind Tulsi Gabbard (F-rated), who ran unopposed.
 
 GOVERNOR In a predicted upset, State Senator David Ige (A-rated), trounced our F-rated incumbent Gov., Neil Abercrombie, the only Hawaii Governor to ever lose a primary.  See Denby Faucett’s amusing analysis of why:
   [color=#0000ff!important]http://www.civilbeat.com/2014/08/denby-fawcett-a-pidgin-guide-to-neil-abercrombies-downfall/[/color]
 Former Lt. Gov, Duke Aiona (C-rated), wins the Republican ticket with vote numbers well short of the combined Democrat votes.  Some deficit can usually be overcome, as many conservatives vote a Democrat slate in the Primary, and then cross back for the General.  Many did so to vote for Ige.
 
 LT. GOVERNOR    Shan Tsutsui (B-rated) won over State Senator Clayton Hee (B-rated) who gave up his Senate seat and Judiciary Chair to run.  Ige/Tsutsui will face Republican former Lt. Governor Duke Aiona (C-rated) and Elwin Ahu (unrated) and Independent candidate Mufi Hannemann (B-rated) and Les Chang (unrated).
 
 HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE   Hurrah that our best supporters at the Legislature won their primaries!   Rep. Ken Ito ran unopposed and is elected. Rep. Sharon Har won her contested primary which was organized by House liberals to punish her for her support of the 2nd Amendment.  Reps. Ty Cullen and Henry Aquino ran unopposed and are elected.
 Senator Sam Slom (A+) and half of the Senate were not up for re-election this year.
 
 Supportive Senators Keith-Agaran, Kalani English, Clarence Nishihara, Michelle Kidani, Maile Shimabukuro, and Jill Tokuda have comfortable leads.  Double A-rated Colleen Meyer lost the Republican primary vote to A-rated Richard Fale.  Fale opposes A-rated Democrat Gil Riviere in the general for Clayton Hee’s empty District 23 seat, Kaneohe to Wahiawa.
 
 Supportive Representatives Mark Nakashima, Angus McKelvey, Richard Onishi, Cindy Evans, Speaker Joe Souki, Ryan Yamane, Greg Takayama, Karen Awana, Jo Jordan, and Michael Magaoay have comfortable leads going into the general election.
 Reps. Clift Tsugi (A), Romy Cachola (B), and Marcus Oshiro (A) ran unopposed and are elected.
 Two Republican incumbents (a rare species in our Leg), double A-rated, always outspokenly supportive, are in tight races and need your support, Reps. Bob McDermott and Gene Ward. Likewise, Minority Leader Aaron Ling Johanson, Moanalua, (B).
 Newcomer Jarrett Keohokalole, A-rated, for State Rep., Kaneohe, won his Democratic primary against Sierra Club Pres., Robert Harris, F-rated.
 
 Auwe that the worst opponents of our gun rights won their primary races!   
      Senate:   F-rated Senators Josh Green and Brickwood Galuteria, authors of the horrible anti-gun bills in the 2012 session, both have strong leads going into the general.  F-rated Lorraine Inouye has unseated B-rated Malama Solomon in Maui.  F-rated Roz Baker leads in District 6, Maui.
      House:   Our nemesis in the House, Judiciary Chair Karl Rhoads (F), ran unopposed, an undeserved luxury, and is re-elected.  His henchman, Majority Leader Scott Saiki, has a wide lead.  However, Rep. Rida Cabanilla, F-rated, is unseated by her Democratic primary opponent, Matthew Lopresti (unrated).
 
 Errors and omissions are mine, alone.  Please send corrections to me XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

 Mahalo, Dr. Max Cooper, HRA Legislative Liaison
 
 

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Mahalo to all supporters of our 2nd Amendment and hunting heritage who ran, and to those who voted for them.

Regarding Senate house 23 race, here is a case where I would vote for the Dem, Colleen Meyer whose ProGun history is solid, complete with NRA endorsement. :thumbsup:My personal experience with richard "fail'y" is one of the typical politico deception.
Starting with his KNB lies in  2010 to his support today for investors  land grab and rezoning of Ag lands to high density housing.
His "Envision Laie " support may also wipe out an existing private range which has intentions of enlarging. 

http://khon2.com/2014/10/04/staff-tests-voting-machines-to-prepare-for-general-election/

The deadline to register to vote in the general election is Monday, Oct. 6. To make it easy, you can drive up and drop off your form in some areas — on Oahu, it will be at the State Capitol; on Hawaii Island, the Keeau Sack and Save; and on Kauai, at the county building.

If you have been watching the things going on now and are not fully convinced you NEED to vote....  somting wrong brah.

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!   

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!   

mailed mines last week
permanent absentee rocks!
 

mailed mines last week
permanent absentee rocks!
 

Yup support your local postal service. 

Yup support your local postal service. 

hug your mailperson!
 

hug your mailperson!
 

It is not Thursday yet nor is it a Swap Meat GtG!

Also.....  Good new from the HRA

November 12, 2014
 
 
 California's Peruta case has taken a new turn further strengthening the case for amending Hawaii's may issue/show need concealed carry statute.  California's Attorney General and the Brady Campaign were too late to intervene in a favorable Ninth Circuit Court reversal decision.

History:  Mr. Ed Peruta and other plaintiffs, including the California Rifle and Pistol Association, challenged the County of San Diego and San Diego County Sheriff William Gore for denial of a concealed carry license but lost in US District Court, December 12, 2010.

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed that decision February 14, 2014, and sent the case back to US District Court because "The District Court erred in denying the applicant's motion for a summary judgement on the Second Amendment claim because San Diego County's 'good cause' permitting requirement impermissiby infringes on the Second Amendment right to bear arms in lawful self-defense."  The Ninth Circuit held that a responsible, law-abiding citizen has a right under the Second Amendment to carry a firearm in public for self-defense and that "self defense" was sufficient "good cause." 

Present:  Sheriff Gore declined to file a petition for rehearing, so the Attorney General for the State of California and the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence "moved to intervene."  On November 12, 2014, their intervention has been denied.  The decision against The County of San Diego and its Sheriff stands, in favor of Peruta.

The Ninth Circuit Court also hears appeals from Hawaii's US District Court, and the plaintiffs' claim is essentially the same as Chris Baker's suit against HPD Chief Kealoha.  In addition to Peruta, the same Ninth Circuit judges heard Baker v. Kealoha  at the same time and ruled similarly that Hawaii US District Judge Kay erred, opening an opportunity for appeal to the US Supreme Court.
 
Hawaii Rifle Association will ask supportive Hawaii State Legislators to introduce legislation to amend Hawaii's carry statutes in the 2015 Legislature, opening Jan 15, 2015.