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John Pritchett: Keys To The Kingdom

Hawaii State Senate President Ron Kouchi is backing Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami’s plan to succeed him in 2026.

By John Pritchett

September 22, 2024 · 1 min read

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John Pritchett

John Pritchett is an award-winning cartoonist. He has created artwork in Hawaii for decades, including 20 years at the Honolulu Weekly. See his portfolio on the web at: pritchettcartoons.com. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat’s views.

Hawaii State Senate President Ron Kouchi is backing Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami’s plan to succeed him in 2026.

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About the Author

John Pritchett

John Pritchett is an award-winning cartoonist. He has created artwork in Hawaii for decades, including 20 years at the Honolulu Weekly. See his portfolio on the web at: pritchettcartoons.com. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat’s views.

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So glad we live in a constitutional monarchy.

WhatMeWorry · 3 months ago

A Senate seat being passed down like an inheritance? We have to do better than this. We have major problems that need real leaders to solve. This type of insider dealing mocks our democracy. Both Kouchi and Kawakamishould retire.

KauaiEastside · 3 months ago

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