Campaign News

Windward Voters Seek Fresh Leadership
The Honolulu Advertiser, April 28, 2009
"During last year's election, I'd see Chris Lee and Ikaika Anderson waving signs at Castle Junction — often side by side — as they competed for the Democratic nomination to succeed retiring state Rep. Tommy Waters. Lee, then 27, and Anderson, then 30, both campaigned on the theme of "a new generation of leadership," and Windward voters were obviously ready for some of that."
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Voters Sent A Message To Felix
The Honolulu Advertiser, April 26, 2009
"Anderson had that geographic credibility. He also had a couple of key endorsements, including the HGEA, and spent $98,000 on his campaign. Though this is his first time in elected office, the term "political newcomer" doesn't exactly fit. He is the grandson of former state Sen. Whitney Anderson and the grandnephew of former state senator and Republican gubernatorial candidate D.G. "Andy" Anderson. Having a third Anderson win a local election thus establishes a family dynasty."
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Anderson Wins Council Seat
Honolulu Star Bulletin, April 24, 2009
"The political dynamics of the City Council are not expected to change with the election of J. Ikaika Anderson, observers say.  His predecessor and former boss, the late Barbara Marshall, often was seen as the deciding vote when issues split the nine-member Council 4-4, and Anderson is seen as a Council member-elect who would continue her independent streak."
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Anderson Wins Honolulu Council Special Election
KPUA AM670, April 24, 2009
"Election officials say Anderson garnered 12,582 votes, or 49 percent the votes cast, in the winner-take-all election.  It was Hawaii's first all-mail election."
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Ikaika Anderson Elected To Fill Honolulu City Council Seat
The Honolulu Advertiser, April 24, 2009
"Ikaika Anderson wrapped up a short, costly race for the Honolulu City Council seat representing Kailua, Kane'ohe and Waimanalo by capturing the seat formerly held by his mentor.  Anderson won with a commanding 49 percent of the vote, which easily topped his two closest competitors, former council members Steve Holmes and John Henry Felix. The special election was needed to fill the vacancy following the Feb. 22 death of Councilwoman Barbara Marshall."
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VIDEO & ARTICLE: Ikaika Anderson Wins Councilwoman Marshall's Seat
KITV News, April 23, 2009
"HONOLULU -- Ikaika Anderson, former aide to the late Councilwoman Barbara Marshall, is the new council member for Waimanalo, Kailua and Kaneohe, the city clerk's office said on Thursday night Anderson defeated 10 other candidates with nearly 50 percent of the vote in the special election to replace the late Councilwoman Barbara Marshall."
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VIDEO & ARTICLE: Ikaika Anderson Wins Council Election
KGMB News, April 23, 2009
"Ikaika Anderson is the apparent winner of the Honolulu City Council district 3 special election. The seat opened up after council woman Barbara Marshall died of cancer in February. Anderson, who was Marshall's aide, got the most votes at 49.42%."
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VIDEO & ARTICLE: Ikaika Anderson Wins Windward City Council Seat
KHNL News, April 23, 2009
"WINDWARD OAHU (KHNL) - Oahu's windward side has spoken! Ikaika Anderson is the overwhelmingly elected to fill the Honolulu City Council's district three seat, which represents Waimanalo, Kailua and Kaneohe.  These are the numbers of the top three finishers."
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Ikaika Anderson Wins City Council Race
KHON2 News, April 23, 2009
"Tears of joy and sadness bring a bittersweet end to an emotionally charged campaign.  'Thank you for everything Dad, love you Dad, thank you', Ikaika Anderson said."
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Anderson Celebrates City Council Election Win
KGMB9 News, April 23, 2009
"Ikaika Anderson was celebrating a big victory Thursday night. He's been elected to the City Council by a landslide. Anderson received 49 percent of the vote to take the seat held by the late Barbara Marshall. Anderson was a former aid to Marshall and was endorsed by her husband in the campaign.
He says he's grateful."
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Anderson Apparent Winner of Windward  Council Seat
The Honolulu Advertiser, April 23, 2009
"Ikaika Anderson led all other challengers in the race for the Honolulu City Council seat representing Kailua, Kaneohe and Waimanalo, according to early election returns. Final election returns are expected later tonight, however, the results indicate that Anderson has won the election to fill the vacancy following the Feb. 22 death of councilwoman Barbara Marshall."
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Vote For Council Seat Comes Down This Week
Honolulu Star Bulletin, April 14, 2009
"A sprint to fill the City Council vacancy in Windward Oahu comes to an end this week. Voters will learn Thursday which one of 11 candidates will serve out the term of Barbara Marshall, who died Feb. 22 of colon cancer just months after overwhelmingly winning re-election to the seat representing parts of Kaneohe, Kailua and Waimanalo.  Acting City Clerk Bernice Mau expects her office to have a first printout available around 6:15 p.m. with as much as 98 percent of the vote counted."
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Vote For Council Seat Comes Down This Week
Hawaii Reporter, April 14, 2009
"The reason why these good people are supporting me is because I've promised to listen to them and not shut the door in their face," Anderson said. "I think you've got to listen with an open mind and an open heart, the same way that Council member Marshall did."
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In Defense of City Council Candidate Ikaika Anderson
Hawaii Reporter, April 14, 2009
"Chair Lee is way off base in lumping Ikaika Anderson in the same category as Steve Holmes in regards to resume padding. And, as Lee claims, Anderson did not accuse outwardly Holmes of anything- he merely set the record straight against a baseless accusation while citing Holmes' own well-documented past history of resume padding.  I read the article in Hawaii Reporter, "Hawaii GOP Weighs in on Council Race", by Hawaii GOP Chair Willes Lee and felt the need respond in defense of Ikaika Anderson."
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VIDEO & ARTICLE: Windward Special Election Gets High Participation
KHON News, April 9, 2009
"You can vote right in the privacy of your living room,” said candidate Ikaika Anderson, “and you don't even have to fill out an absentee voter application."
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VIDEO & ARTICLE: Windward Oahu's Candidate Forum
KHNL News, April 9, 2009
"Although some in this area haven't decided who should replace her, one candidate seems popular.  'Ikaika Anderson. That's who I'm going to vote for,' said Jackie Chong, resident. 'Not certain yet, but I was looking at Ikaika Anderson,' said Claire Johnson, voter."
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Voting Begins For Barbara Marshall's Seat
KHON2 News, April 6, 2009
"Voting is underway to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Honolulu City Councilwoman Barbara Marshall.  One of the district three candidates, Ikaika Anderson, stopped by Honolulu Hale to cast his vote Monday...."
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11 Candidates Compete To Fill Marshall's Old Seat
Honolulu Star Bulletin, April 5, 2009
"Ballots for the estimated 55,000 registered voters in the district were mailed out April 1. Anyone who voted in the November 2008 general election or who registered to vote by the March 24 deadline should be receiving a ballot.  The ballots must be received by the City Clerk's Office no later than 6 p.m. April 23..."
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City Council District 3 Candidates
Honolulu Star Bulletin, April 5, 2009
"I am very reluctant to raising taxes and fees to balance the city's budget. We must take care of basic services first. The City Councils of the 1990s..."
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Hawaii AFL-CIO Endorses Anderson In council Special Election
The Honolulu Advertiser, April 1, 2009
"The Hawaii AFL-CIO, a federation of 72 local affiliate unions, has endorsed Ikaika Anderson for the District 3 city council seat..."
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HGEA Backing Anderson For Council
Honolulu Star Bulletin, March 30, 2009
"His knowledge and fresh ideas will help the City and County of Honolulu through these difficult economic times," she added.  HGEA is the state's largest public worker union, with about 40,000 members..."
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More Endorsements
Honolulu Star Bulletin, March 26, 2009
"J. Ikaika Anderson picked up two big union endorsements last week — from the 21,000-member International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 142, and the 40,000-member Hawaii Government Employees Association (HGEA), the state’s largest public worker union...."
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Profile On Honolulu City Council Candidate: Ikaika Anderson
Hawaii Reporter, March 26, 2009
"As much as I love the policy-making aspect of government, I regard myself as a people person- I love working and interacting with people to find common solutions to our problems and concerns..."
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AUDIO: City Council Debate
Hawaii Public Radio, March 24, 2009
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Candidates Debate B&Bs On Hawaii Public Radio
Honolulu Star Bulletin, March 24, 2009
""Keep all people, all parties at the table and keep working toward a solution, rather than pitting neighbor against neighbor, which is what we have now," said Anderson, an aide to Marshall for the past six years..."
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VIDEO: Anderson Talks About City Council Seat Plans
KGMB9 News, March 23, 2009
"KGMB9's Grace Lee talks to Ikaika Anderson about his plans..."
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Waha Nui
Midweek, March 18, 2009
"Candidates for Barbara Marshall‘s City Council seat will debate the issues at 6:30 p.m. March 23 on KIPO 89.3..." 
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ILWU Backs Anderson's Council Bid
The Honolulu Advertiser, March 17, 2009
"Hawaii’s working families need a candidate with youth and enthusiasm who will put  people first. We are well aware of Ikaika’s strong commitment to the people in his community..."
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City Council Candidates In HPR Debate March 23
The Honolulu Advertiser, March 16, 2009
"Candidates who have agreed to attend are Ikaika Anderson, Tracy Bean, John Henry Felix..." 
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Special Election Debate
Honolulu Star Bulletin, March 13, 2009
"Windward Oahu issues take center stage on Hawaii Public Radio on March 23 as the candidates vying to fill the District 3 City Council vacancy take part in a live debate..."
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Council Candidates For Windward Seat To Debate On Radio March 23
The Honolulu Advertiser, March 13, 2009
"Hawaii Public Radio will air a debate among many of the 11 candidates vying for the City Council Windward seat from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 23..."
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11 File To Run For Marshall's City Council Seat
The Honolulu Advertiser, March 10, 2009
"A field of 11 ex-politicians, community leaders and others have entered the race for the City Council seat representing Kailua, Kane'ohe and Waimanalo..." 
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Recognition Could Be Key For 11 Seeking Council Seat
Honolulu Star Bulletin, March 10, 2009
"I know that Barbara would want Ikaika to succeed her," Ziems said yesterday at a news conference outside City Hall. "He knows all the issues she was working on and would want him to continue working on..."
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Council District 3; The Candidates
KGMB9 News, March 9, 2009
"kaika Anderson served on the staff of the late Barbara Marshall for the last 6 years. The 31 year old graduated from Kamehameha Schools and the University of Hawaii-Manoa..." 
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Marshall's Husband Endorses Aide Anderson As Council Successor
The Honolulu Advertiser, March 9, 2009
"Cliff Ziems, husband of the late Barbara Marshall, today endorsed J. Ikaika Anderson to succeed Marshall on the city council..." 
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Marshall's Husband Endorses Successor For Council Seat (Includes Video)
KITV4 News, March 9, 2009
"Anderson lives in Waimanalo with his wife and two children..." 
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Special Election Field Set (Includes Video)
KHON2 News, March 9, 2009
"I'm here today to endorse Ikaika Anderson," said Ziems. He's been with Barbara for six years -- he knows all the issues that she was working on and would want him to continue working on..." 
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Council Candidates Emerge
Honolulu Star Bulletin, March 2, 2009
"The successor for Marshall's seat will affect the dynamics of the nine-member City Council, which is evenly divided between Hannemann supporters and opponents..." 
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City Circus
Hawaii Reporter, February 25, 2009
"Other possible candidates include Marshall's aide, Ikaika Anderson..." 
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Election Will Be Held To Replace Councilwoman
Hawaii Reporter, February 25, 2009
"The city council will decide on Wednesday when the special election will be held. According to the City Charter, the vote must take place within 60 days of the vacancy..." 
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