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Paul Applegate

Nonpartisan · Hawaii · 2026

Running for Kauai County Council (seven at-large seats), Hawaii

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Affordable and workforce housing through well-planned development
  • Self-sufficient agriculture to strengthen food security
  • Public safety, emergency preparedness and modern sewer and solid-waste systems
Biography

Applegate is a U.S. Army Reserve veteran and retired Kauai Police Department captain with more than 25 years of service, including 14 years in command roles, per the campaign site. A graduate of the FBI National Academy and former school resource officer, Applegate is running for Kauai and Niʻihau County Council, per the campaign site.

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