# Kauai’s Mayoral Race Heats Up | Honolulu News

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Published: 2026-08-01T05:58:15+00:00
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Kauai’s mayoral race heats up as three seasoned council members—Mel Rapozo, Bernard Carvalho, and Felicia Cowden—battle for the top spot, each pledging to unite families and tackle root causes. Carvalho, a former mayor with deep experience, zeroes in on affordable housing gaps; Rapozo, the council chair with 18 years of service, sees this as his moment to lead with patience and vision; Cowden, despite lagging funds, champions grassroots innovation and conflict resolution. All three promise aloha-driven leadership, with the primary narrowing the field to two finalists for November’s general election. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/39d98705745766d3

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