United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii, 2006

The 2006 congressional elections in Hawaii were held on November 4, 2006 to determine who was to represent the state of Hawaii in the United States House of Representatives for the 111th Congress. Hawaii has two seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms.

Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii, 2006[1]
Party		Votes	Percentage	Seats	+/–
	Democratic	219,810	65.04%	2	—
	Republican	118,134	34.96%	0	—
Totals		337,944	100.00%	2	—

District 1

Incumbent Democrat Neil Abercrombie defeated Republican Richard Hough. This district covers the southern portion of the island, city, and county of Honolulu.

Hawaii's 1st congressional district election, 2006

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Neil Abercrombie (inc.)	112,904	69.78
	Republican	Noah Hough	48,890	30.22
Total votes			161,794	100.00
	Democratic hold

District 2

Incumbent Democrat Ed Case decided to retire, in order to run for the U.S. Senate. Democrat Mazie Hirono, a former Lieutenant Governor, defeated Republican Bob Hogue, a State Senator. She became the first Buddhist to be elected to the U.S. Congress.

Hawaii's 2nd congressional district election, 2006

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Mazie Hirono	106,906	61.04
	Republican	Bob Hogue	68,244	38.96
Total votes			175,150	100.00
	Democratic hold

References

1. http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2006/2006Stat.htm#11