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Seven Democrats Apply To Replace Kahele At Legislature - Honolulu Civil Beat They include Big Island such notables as Chris Todd, Wil Okabe, Amy Kalili and “Fresh” Onishi. Reading time: 2 minutes. The Democratic Party of Hawaii on Sunday announced the names of seven applicants hoping to replace Kai Kahele at the Capitol. The former state senator representing Hilo resigned last week in advance of his swearing in to Congress in January. The applicants who fulfilled “prescribed legal requirements” are as follows: Laura Acacio, Jennifer Kagiwada, Amy Kalili, Wil Okabe, Dennis “Fresh” Onishi, Maureen Namaka Rawlins and Chris Toshiro Todd. The Hawaii Senate chamber. Cory Lum/Civil Beat ....