Updated on: Sunday, November 10, 2002

Republican turnout helped carry Lingle

Democrat Mazie Hirono and Republican Linda Lingle meet after winning their party primaries in September. Lingle's victory in the general election places a Republican in the governor's seat for the first time in 40 years. Advertiser library photo

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• Hirono, Lingle debate technology (RealPlayer required Video courtesy The Hawaii Network)

STORIES

MAJOR CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR • Mazie Hirono (D) • Hirono's plan • Hirono's record • Linda Lingle (R) • Lingle's plan • Lingle's record • Republican turnout helped carry Lingle • Getting to know Linda Lingle • Voters offered 'change' in two varieties • Hirono, Lingle trade jabs in only TV debate • Analysis: Lingle keeps Hirono on the defensive

MAJOR CANDIDATES FOR LT. GOVERNOR • James Aiona (R) • Matt Matsunaga (D)

GENERAL ELECTION RACES • Governor • Lieutenant governor (Democrat) • Lieutenant governor (GOP) • Board of Education • Office of Hawaiian Affairs • Senate District 3 (Kona, Kohala) • Senate District 11 (Makiki, Pawa'a) • Senate District 19 (Kapolei, Makakilo, Waikele) • Senate District 23 (Kahuku, Kane'ohe) • Senate District 24, 25 (Kailua, Kane'ohe, Waimanalo, Portlock) • House District 10, 12 13 (W. Maui, E. Maui, Upcountry Maui, Moloka'i, Lana'i) • House District 27 (Liliha, Pu'unui) • House District 32 (Waimalu, Aliamanu, Airport) • House District 43 ('Ewa Beach, West Loch) • House District 44, 45 (Waianae Coast) • House District 46 (North Shore) • House District 48 (Kane'ohe) • City Council District 1 ('Ewa, Wai'anae) • City Council District 2 (Mililani Mauka, Wahiawa, North Shore, 'Ahuimanu) • City Council District 3 (Kane'ohe, Kailua, Waimanalo) • City Council District 4 (Waikiki, Kaimuki, Hawai'i Kai) • City Council District 6 (Nu'uanu, Makiki, Honolulu) • City Council District 9 (Mililani, Kunia, Makakilo, Waikele, Waipahu) • Maui mayor • Maui County Council • Hawai'i County Council District 6 • Hawai'i County Council District 9 • Kaua'i mayor • Kaua'i County Council

CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY • Special vote tally to be delayed • It's McDermott vs. a legacy • 40 file to finish Mink term

MAJOR ELECTION ISSUES Abortion • Governor hopefuls split on abortion issues Assisted suicide • Parties split on assisted suicide Economy • Next governor to oust 'tech czar' • For economy, Hirono and Lingle have similar plans • Candidates have few new ideas on economy • Gas prices could tilt race for governor Education • Hirono, Lingle target Hawai'i's public schools • Candidates swap remedies for education • School vouchers get no support • Democrats' education agendas break little new ground • Lingle plan for school gets educators' critique Environment • Candidates spar on environment Ethics • Cayetano warns GOP on ethics issue Gender • Gender issues observed in Hirono-Lingle race Hawaiian issues • OHA candidates answer panel • OHA Web site has candidates’ views • Hawaiian vote courted by gubernatorial candidates • Hawaiian issues debated Social issues • Debators vow social services • Lingle, Hirono debate prescription relief

STATE CONSTITUTIONAL, CHARTER AMENDMENTS • Three amendments on Nov. 5 ballot Bonds for private schools (Ballot Question 2) • Teachers union urging 'No' on amendment Initiation of felony charges (Ballot Question 3) • Felony-charge proposal debated • ACLU challenges amendment

ENDORSEMENTS • Advertiser: Governor • Advertiser: Legislature • Advertiser: City Council • Advertiser: Board of Education • Advertiser: Office of Hawaiian Affairs • Advertiser: U.S. House (2nd District) • Associated Builders and Contractors • Hawaii Building and Construction Trades Council • Hawai'i Carpenters Union • Hawaii Coalition of Conservation Voters • Hawai'i Government Employees Association • Hawai'i Island Contractors Association • Hawai'i Medical Association • Hawai'i Nurses Association • Hawai'i Operating Engineers • Hawaii State Teachers Association • Hawaii Women's Political Caucus • Honolulu Board of Realtors • Honolulu Fire Department Retirees Association • International Longshore and Warehouse Union • IBEW Locals 1260, 1357; Painters and Allied Trades Union, Local 1791 • Laborers International Union • Nalt. Assoc. of Social Workers, Hawai'i chapter • Sierra Club • Star-Bulletin: Governor • State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers • Unity House • University of Hawai'i Professional Assembly

ADVERTISER POLLS • Lingle holds slim over Hirono, poll shows • 'Democratic core' more likely to vote • Poll finds economy, schools top issues • Hirono gaining on Lingle’s lead • Matsunaga, Aiona lead poll for No. 2 spot • Lingle tops all challengers

ADVERTISER SPECIAL REPORT • THE VANISHING VOTER

Tuesday's general election represented one of the most important for Hawai'i since statehood.

Beyond the heated race for governor won by Republican Linda Lingle and the election of U.S. Rep. Patsy Mink despite her death, Tuesday saw the election of candidates running for lieutenant governor, U.S. House 1st District, state Board of Education, state Senate, state House, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Maui and Kaua'i mayor, Honolulu City Council, Maui County Council, Kaua'i County Council, Hawai'i County Council and several state Constitution and county charter amendments.

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