by Andrew Walden

In their Gubernatorial primary, Hawaii Republicans are facing choices including anti-vaxxer Gary Cordery, retired MMA fighter BJ Penn, and the cocaine dealer’s ex-wife, Councilmember Heidi Tsuneyoshi.

But, on June 4, 2022, former Lt Governor James Duke Aiona pulled papers.

(UPDATE: Aiona filed for Governor just before the deadline Tuesday, June 7, 2022.)

Will Hawaii Republicans manage to field a credible candidate for Governor?

Duke has until Tuesday to file.

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HNN: Former Lt. Gov. James ‘Duke’ Aiona files papers to run for governor

May, 2022: VIDEO: Republican Gubernatorial and Lt Gov Candidates Forum

June 4, 2022: 471 Candidates Pull Papers -- 284 file

2016: Duke Aiona Open Letter to Donald Trump

2022: Cocaine News: Councilwoman Heidi Tsuneyoshi Obtains Divorce -- After Trying to Keep Case Records Secret

MMA News: Gov. Candidate BJ Penn Accused Of Being Ignorant About Hawaii Politics

Video: Gary Cordery leads protesters outside Josh Green’s condo