Endorsement: Kai Kahele for Congress in Hawaii's 2nd District

Earlier today, we endorsed Kai Kahele in his run for Hawai'i's Second Congressional District. Kahele currently serves as a senator for Hawai'i’s First State Senate District. He is a commercial pilot, 18-year combat veteran, and a commissioned officer in the Hawai'i Air National Guard, where he still serves as a Lieutenant Colonel. Kahele previously served as executive director for a non-profit that served rural native Hawai'ian families. 

Here’s what Emily had to say about Kai: “From the Air National Guard to the state Senate, Sen. Kahele has dedicated his life to public service and to putting Hawai’i and our country first. We are proud to endorse him because he embodies the service values we need in our politics, and we can’t wait to see him bring the Aloha spirit to Congress.”

Kai said, “I’m honored to earn New Politics’ endorsement and join their nationwide movement to bring servant leadership to Washington. Service has always been central to my life, and it would be the greatest privilege to continue giving back to my community in Congress. We are all in this together, and we deserve leadership that will move Hawai’i forward.”