The Filipino community cannot afford to sit on the sidelines. Participants said voting is both a right and a responsibility.

To guide voters in the Filipino community, Hawaii Filipino Chronicle reached out to Filipino American candidates running in this Primary Election to share their backgrounds and platforms.

On August 8, we can do something about it, but we’ve got to show up.

At the center of this election are the races for Governor and Lieutenant Governor — offices that carry enormous responsibility and influence.