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MEDIA RELEASE Linda Lingle, candidate for Hawaii’s open U.S. Senate seat, called on the Republican National Committee to consider the diverse opinions of Party members related to a woman’s right to choose before adopting a proposed platform plank calling for a constitutional amendment banning abortion. Her statements were delivered in the form of a letter […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Together with the three broadcast television station general managers, the candidates for U.S. Senate, Democrat Congresswoman Mazie Hirono and Republican former Governor Linda Lingle, have agreed to five debates during the General Election season. The debates are as follows: * Sept. 6: Japanese Chamber of Commerce * Oct. 8: KHON and AARP Hawaii […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Linda Lingle’s Senate campaign has released a new television spot called “Do The Math,” which highlights Mazie Hirono’s non-existent Congressional record. “Over the past six years, Mazie Hirono has built her Congressional career on the backs of her colleagues, claiming accomplishments that simply aren’t hers to claim,” campaign manager Bob Lee said. “It […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Linda Lingle, candidate for Hawaii’s open U.S. Senate seat, was formally endorsed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce last week at events on Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest association of small, mid-sized and large businesses, representing more than 3 million job creators across […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Linda Lingle, candidate for Hawaii’s U.S. Senate seat, released the following statement today after President Obama announced a plan to boost students’ achievement in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The President’s plan includes the creation of a STEM Master Teacher Corps, which will begin in 50 locations across the country, and expand […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The 800-member Hawaii Restaurant Association (HRA) formally has announced its endorsement of Linda Lingle for Hawaii’s open U.S. Senate seat. “I’m very pleased that my pro-business, pro-jobs record and policies to move Hawaii’s economy forward are resonating with this important group of independent restaurateurs,” Lingle said. “HRA members represent the small businesses our […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Linda Lingle’s U.S. Senate campaign committee has announced its second-quarter 2012 fundraising totals, which hit the campaign’s expectations and goals. The campaign raised $1,134,588 between April 1 and June 30, 2012, bringing the total funds raised in this election to $4,252,839.37. “I am very grateful for the strong financial and grassroots support the […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Linda Lingle, candidate for Hawaii’s open U.S. Senate seat, released poll results Wednesday that indicate she is ahead of the favored Democrat opponent by 5 percentage points. The poll was conducted by the well-known and respected Voter/Consumer Research polling firm and included phone contacts with 600 likely voters statewide from July 8-10, […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Office of Hawaiian Affairs issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court declined Friday to hear an appeal in Corboy v. Louie. The plaintiffs had sued the state and two county governments – Maui and the Big Island – to eliminate property tax exemptions currently available only to those living on […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Linda Lingle hsa released the first television ad in her campaign for Hawaii’s open U.S. Senate seat. The ad highlights Lingle’s ability to listen to the people of Hawaii and garner positive results on behalf of the state. “The partisan, gridlocked U.S. Congress is plagued by an inability to listen to the public’s […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Linda Lingle, candidate for Hawaii’s open U.S. Senate seat, has launched a landmark digital cable channel dedicated solely to providing information about her U.S. Senate campaign and informing voters about the important issues facing Hawaii. According to Oceanic Time Warner Cable, digital cable channel 110 displayed as “LL2012” in the channel guide, will […]

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MEDIA RELEASE According to the Lingle Campaign, opponent Mazie Hirono is again exaggerating her record by taking credit for bringing South Korean tourists to Hawaii. Speaking to the Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association (HLTA), Hirono boasted about her tourism record, taking credit for achievements of the Lingle Administration, while simultaneously trumpeting the VISIT USA Act […]

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MEDIA RELEASE In celebration of her 59th birthday, Linda Lingle will be honored by supporters at Birthday Bash events on the Big Island, Maui, Kauai and Oahu. The statewide celebrations will provide an opportunity to come together for food, music, entertainment and great friends in support of Lingle’s campaign for Hawaii’s open U.S. Senate seat. […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Former Gov. Linda Lingle, who announced her candidacy for Hawaii’s open U.S. Senate seat last October, officially filed federal election papers Thursday at the State Office Towers in downtown Honolulu. Surrounded by supporters, Lingle announced the next step in her campaign for Hawaii’s open U.S. Senate seat. “I am running for the U.S. […]

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