Hawaii Republican Party
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Republican Party of Hawaii
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| Chairperson | Fritz Rohlfing |
| Senate leader | N/A |
| House leader | Beth Fukumoto |
| Founded | November 1, 1902 |
| Headquarters | Honolulu |
| Ideology |
Centrism Conservatism Environmentalism |
| National affiliation | Republican Party |
| Colors | Red, blue |
| Seats in the Upper House |
0 / 25
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| Seats in the Lower House |
6 / 51
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| Website | |
| gophawaii |
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The Hawaiʻi Republican Party is the state affiliate of the Republican Party of the United States. Based in Honolulu, the party is a central organization established for the promotion of the party platform as it is drafted in convention every other year. It is also charged with registering voters and delivering voter turnout through four major county organizations for Hawaiʻi, Kauaʻi, Maui and the City & County of Honolulu.
American Progressivism was carried over to the Party from the New England ABCFM missionaries, a few issues continue to the present party such as support for democracy, stop and preventing drug and alcohol abuse, and opposition to gambling in the islands. As compared with the national Republican Party, Republicans in Hawaiʻi who hold elective office tend to be moderates. On social issues such as abortion, they tend to be somewhat less conservative than the national party as a whole. For example, former Republican Governor Linda Lingle is pro-choice, but favors parental notification. In large part from HB 444 the party has taken a populist stance in that social issues should be based on public opinion, while opponents have argued that populist policies would lead to exclusion and discrimination toward minority groups.
As a whole, Hawaiʻi Republicans advocate limited government, lower taxes, decentralized control of public schools, and improving Hawaiʻi's business climate. Republicans have been supportive of big business plans and commitments to allow companies in Hawaiʻi to rival and compete against large businesses in other states. Republicans have also been supportive of interstate and international commerce. For example, former Lieutenant Governor Duke Aiona has been a strong proponent of keeping the National Football League's Pro Bowl in Hawaii. Former Governor Linda Lingle proposed tax reduction incentives to businesses to hire and encourage work, such as hotel renovations.
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