“I am proud to have him as our Governor”

David has demonstrated time and again that he is not afraid to take on the difficult issues of the day, and does not shy away from making difficult decisions

David is humble, smart, and a true servant leader. I am proud to have him as our Governor.

Bert T. Kobayashi, Jr.

“He is worthy of our support.”

I have been building homes for the people of Hawai‘i for the past three decades, and I am so glad that housing is a priority for Governor Ige and his Administration. Housing provides a critical foundation for our growing families today.

Governor David Ige had the vision to assemble a group of housing stakeholders like myself shortly after taking office. He listened to the concerns we raised and took action by working with the Legislature to infuse funding for rental housing and regional infrastructure like roads and water systems so that projects can begin to take shape.

Governor Ige is committed to partnering with the private sector and the counties to deliver more affordable homes in the near term future. That is what we, as a community, need.

Stanford Carr

Stanford Carr Development, LLC

“Above all, you must approach everything with the spirit of Aloha.”

My family and I have known David for a long time, and it is with pleasure that we support him in his re-election campaign

David has a proven record of getting things done under difficult and trying circumstances, yet, he leads with dignity and respect. He has led the state with the spirit of Aloha, putting the needs of the people of Hawai’i first while working to instill a fair, honest, and transparent leadership.

I believe we need to continue this kind of leadership, and that is why I am proud to support David Ige for re-election.

Sami Takai

“He earned my support through his actions. I hope he has earned yours.”

Governor David Ige's thoughtful, deliberate vision is leading Hawai'i into the 21st Century. His even-keeled style is exactly what we need for these turbulent times.

Governor Ige stood up for Hawai‘i's values by fighting Donald Trump's ill-advised immigration bans. He fought for our environment by embracing the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, and he supported science, innovation, and technology to provide new opportunities for our keiki to prosper in Hawai'i.

Governor Ige advocated for improving learning conditions for students by cooling 1000 classrooms. He challenged the fossil fuel industry by saying "no" to imported, expensive, and polluting fracked gas. He stood up for our future by signing the nation's first 100% renewable energy requirement into law--making Hawai'i a model for the globe.

Governor Ige is 100% committed to Hawai'i. He is the leader we need to help lead us an exciting and prosperous future.

Henk Rogers

2018 Champion of the Land, Hawaiian Islands Land Trust

“Governor David Ige is an open, fair and honest man.”

He is the essence of Hawai‘i and understands the value of its people. I trust that he will always do the right thing even when it's difficult. I am with Governor David Ige and I'll work as hard as possible to help get him re-elected for the Governor of the State of Hawai‘i.

Kirk Caldwell

Mayor of Honolulu

“I respect David’s thoughtful approach to our state’s growing economy.”

Governor Ige has done a tremendous job for the State of Hawai‘i. Since he took office, he has stood up for the people of Hawai‘i and has been an outspoken advocate for an honest and open government. We now have transparency, accountability, and trust.

As an entrepreneur, I respect David's vision and thoughtful approach to our state's growing economy. His actions are sincere, and he has clearly demonstrated that everything he does is for the betterment of our state now and in the future.

Governor David Ige is someone that we can all be proud of. He is my choice for Governor.

Eddie Flores

President & CEO
L & L Drive Inn, L & L Hawaiian Barbecue, and Mixplate by L & L

“I wholeheartedly support him as our Governor.”

I served with Governor Ige in the State Senate for eight years and worked side-by-side with him on improving our public educational system, investing in our renewable energy industry, modernizing our high technology infrastructure, and other statewide issues. During that time, the more I got to know him, the more I realized that he was one of the best and brightest Senators who always kept his word.

I have been impressed by watching him emerge as a strong and effective leader as Governor, yet maintain the same thoughtful and humble personality that he had as my colleague in the State Senate. I wholeheartedly support him as our Governor.

Matt Matsunaga

“I have concluded that the best person for the job is already on the job…”

I have seen David Ige be a leader in many different capacities for 30 years, from the technology and telecommunications field to the State Legislature. Even today, I am thoroughly impressed with everything that he has accomplished for our State.

When I was the State School Superintendent, for decades there were many discussions about how we were going to improve schools, especially on the Leeward Coast where it is hot and humid. Many others came and talked about what they were going to do to help cool the classrooms, but Governor Ige was the first person who came up with an action-oriented plan. He organized financing, and installed air conditioners in classrooms. I understand there are nearly 1,300 classrooms at the moment that have air conditioning because of this. He kept his promise and more.

I live in Kāne‘ohe, and traffic on Kahekili Highway has always been a major challenge. As a former Representative and Senator for that District, we could not come up with a solution. Governor Ige and the Department of Transportation came up with a plan to build a contraflow third lane and it is amazing what it has done to reduce traffic congestion. In fact, many people have talked about how it should have been done a long time ago. Governor Ige took a long standing problem, suggested a very simple cost-effective solution which did not cost tens of millions of dollars like previous proposals, and the people are very happy with it.

These are just two personal examples of how Governor Ige has proven that he is an effective leader who brings fiscal responsibility, common sense solutions, and a clear vision for Hawai‘i.

I have concluded that the best person for the job is already on the job, and I plan to support Governor David Ige for reelection. In my personal interactions with the Governor, I am very impressed with his wife and family. He is a family man and a humble leader for our State.

Charles Toguchi

“As an educator, I have had the privilege to represent teachers in our State. I am endorsing Governor Ige because he understands the important connection between public schools and a strong Hawai’i economy.”

Having worked closely with the Governor on the Blueprint for Education, I was able to hear, first hand, how passionately he cares for our keiki and teachers in the State of Hawai’i.

From the 2016 Education Summit where over a thousand participants were able to share their ideas for education, to the town hall-style meetings, and showing his support for teachers in the final days of contract negotiations, he was there for us.

Governor Ige is our Education Governor. Please join me in supporting Governor Ige in 2018.

Catherine Caine

Award Winning Educator

“He's not a typical politician, he doesn’t conduct ‘backroom deals"

Governor Ige is a good, decent man and deserves a second term. He's accomplished amazing things – from education, environmental protection, kupuna care, and more. Over the years, I've gotten to know Governor and his wife, Dawn, through many Okinawan and Japanese community events. I know what they want for Hawaii, is what I want -- a place where our children can return home, secure high-earning jobs, and have a chance at building lives of their own

He's not a typical politician, he doesn’t conduct ‘backroom deals,’ and he may not be snazzy in front of the cameras. Instead, he is the leader we need -- honorable, hardworking, and humble, and someone who deeply cares for our families and the people of Hawai’i.

Lynn Miyahira Krupa

Okinawan Community Leader

“He is delivering on his promises"

As a teacher of over 30 years, I can appreciate how hard David has worked.  His collaborative style of leadership has produced great results.  For decades, Hawaii’s children were forced to learn in sweltering classrooms.  David promised to fix that, and so far he’s cooled more than 1,200 classrooms.  Hawaii’s teachers were underpaid, so he fixed that too - giving our teachers a well-deserved pay raise.  And, with college costs rising, David created a program to high schoolers to earn college credits for free. David Ige is an honest and trustworthy man.  These are the reasons why I am voting for Governor Ige.

Joanne Ing

Educator