Friends of Ben Shafer - Senate District 23

Friends of Ben Shafer - Senate District 23 Ben Shafer is running for Senate because he believes integrity matters and that collaboration is the path to success.

A resident of Kahana Valley, Ben has been active in the Windward community for many years. Ben Shafer is a fourth generation Hawaiian from Kahana Valley. A long-time community advocate, he was one of the leaders in the fight against Turtle Bay Resort expansion. Ben works for the International Alliance Theatrical and Stage Employees and Film I.A.T.S.E. Local 665, and he serves on the Oʻahu Island B

urial Council. Ben believes integrity matters and that collaboration is the path to success. Ben’s compassion and respect for others help guide his work. Our large and diverse district needs an active leader who can effectively represent all our communities. Ben will serve as the pono Senator our district needs and deserves.

11/14/2024

Aloha mai kakou,

I apologize for not writing sooner, but I wanted to make sure I had the latest voting information.

To the thousands who supported my campaign for State Senate District 23, and sacrificed giving of your time, energy, talents, financially, and those that honked their vehicle horns and waved during our sign waving activities throughout the pai ‘aina and most importantly voted for me! - with thanksgiving and gratitude, humbly I Mahalo nui loa kakou! I could not have done it without you! Blessings

With your kokua, we received 45.1% or 9,477 votes. My opponent received 50.3% or 10,567 votes. Historically, presidential elections have a higher turnout than a non-presidential election. Former POTUS, Donald Trump, rallied their Maga’s followers to vote.

I lost the area where I am from: Hauula-Laie-Kahuku. I received 942 votes in the area, my opponent had 1718 votes. The Mormon Church coupled with Trump running for POTUS made for a perfect storm.

I finally accepted the loss and have now moved on.

I especially want to Mahalo nui loa kakou my Campaign Committee. Former State Senators Mike McCartney (Ahuimanu and Maunawili) and Gil Riviere (Waialua) as Co-Chairs for the committee and everyone else on the Committee and everyone associated with my campaign.

I also want to Mahalo all those who helped sign wave throughout the pai ‘aina. From Wahiawa-Waialua-Haleiwa all the way down to Kahekili and Kulukeoe in Kaneohe. There are so many of you. For those who honked their horns when passing and or wave or gave the shaka sign, which was meaningful for us, as it validated our campaign.

For those of you who were part of my fundraisers, and there were a few – the proceeds allowed used to print walking brochures and three mailing brochures for the Primary!

Mahalo nui loa kakou. Blessings

For my fellow brothers and sisters in the Labor Unions (I am a Union man – Film and Stage Union) who endorsed and supported me financially for the General elections that allowed us to print my walking brochures and three mailers, which are some of the most beautiful brochures ever for any campaign!

Mahalo nui loa kakou! Blessings

For those who walked door to door with me or without me, your walk counted. You are the backbone of any campaign.

Mahalo nui loa kakou! Blessings

11/12/2024

Aloha mai kakou,

I will address my election loss later on Facebook this weekend with statistics and comments.

Today, I am pulling all my campaign signs. I know I will miss many signs. If you see some of my campaign signs still there tomorrow - Saturday, please let me know the address(es) so I can pick them up promptly.

Mahalo nui loa kakou!
Blessings

Mahalo nui loa for your support!
11/07/2024

Mahalo nui loa for your support!

Mahalo nui loa to HGEA for their support and endorsement. I am truly honored. HGEA is Hawaii's largest public-sector lab...
11/03/2024

Mahalo nui loa to HGEA for their support and endorsement. I am truly honored. HGEA is Hawaii's largest public-sector labor union representing nearly 37,000 members with a history of fighting for state and county public employees since 1934. Benjamin Shafer

11/01/2024

Mahalo to all the sign wavers and supporters! Vote Ben Shafer for Senate District 23. Benjamin Shafer

The rainbow was shining bright over Kahuku. Great day and many honks of support. Thank you Kahuku.
11/01/2024

The rainbow was shining bright over Kahuku. Great day and many honks of support. Thank you Kahuku.

It's a beautiful day to get out and VOTE! Vote Ben Shafer for Hawaii State Senate District 23. Benjamin Shafer
11/01/2024

It's a beautiful day to get out and VOTE! Vote Ben Shafer for Hawaii State Senate District 23. Benjamin Shafer

Stay safe and watch out for the "Littles" while out on the road tonight. Happy Halloween from Ben Shafer and his campai...
10/31/2024

Stay safe and watch out for the "Littles" while out on the road tonight. Happy Halloween from Ben Shafer and his campaign team!

Every VOTE matters! I am Ben Shafer and I humbly ask for your vote.
10/29/2024

Every VOTE matters! I am Ben Shafer and I humbly ask for your vote.

10/26/2024

Ben is very respectful, trustworthy and has integrity. Please support him to be our next State Senator.

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52-210 Kamehameha Highway
Hauula, HI
96717

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