U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye, D-Hawai‘i, is supporting state Sen. Gary Hooser in Hooser’s bid to be re-elected in the 2004 elections. In an endorsement letter, Inouye wrote: “I am very pleased to know that you will be seeking reelection to
U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye, D-Hawai‘i, is supporting state Sen. Gary Hooser in Hooser’s bid to be re-elected in the 2004 elections.
In an endorsement letter, Inouye wrote: “I am very pleased to know that you will be seeking reelection to your Kaua‘i senate seat next fall. You have done a fine job in fighting for Kaua‘i’s needs at the State Legislature. You are a passionate, hardworking advocate.” Inouye also said in the letter he is looking forward to campaigning with Hooser in the upcoming election.
Hooser, a former county councilman and Kapa‘a-based publisher, is in his first term in the Legislature. He defeated incumbant state Sen. Jonathan Chun in the Democratic primary and defeated Republican candidate Rosie Holt in the general election. Former mayor Maryanne Kusaka, a Republican, is expected to announce
