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Posted: Tuesday, July 10th, 2012 9:01 AM HST

Hawaii US House candidate files spending complaint

By Associated Press

HONOLULU (AP) — A candidate for Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives has filed a complaint against an opponent. City Councilwoman Tulsi Gabbard's complaint against former Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann asks the Federal Election Commission to investigate her claim that he violated campaign laws by not disclosing travel and polling expenses. Hannemann's campaign says the complaint is meritless and is a distraction before the Democratic primary. Gabbard's complaint also claims that based on Hannemann's campaigning schedule, it's unlikely he devoted the same amount of time to his employment or that he completed the normal amount of work required for his position. She claims his salary would be a prohibited corporate contribution. Until Monday, Hannemann was president and CEO of the Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association