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Hawaii’s Senate District 18 is heading into a high-stakes special election after longtime Senator Michelle Kidani stepped down for health reasons—forcing a November 5 ballot that could reshape the state’s legislative landscape. With up to five candidates vying for the seat, including Republican Kelly Kitashima (a resort veteran) and Democratic interim appointee Danielle Bass (with state planning experience and governor backing), voters will also decide who represents them in the Senate. The race is heating up as parties like Libertarians and Greens finalize picks, and the Democratic nomination will be decided August 22. This special election, folded into the general vote, offers a rare chance for residents to directly choose their next senator.

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