KAILUA, KONA, Hawai'i — Eight candidates are vying to succeed Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim. He's unable to seek re-election because of term limits.

The field includes County Council members Angel Pilago of North Kona and Stacy Higa of Hilo.

A former mayor — state Sen. Lorraine Inouye — is also seeking the office, along with former Kim executive assistant Billy Kenoi.

Michael "Jasper" Moore, Sam Masilamoney, Joseph Barrozo and Randell Riley round out the nonpartisan lineup.