Hawaii's 1st Congressional District
Hawaii's 1st Congressional District
Incumbent
Assumed office: January 3, 2019
Hawaii's 1st Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives is represented by Ed Case (D).
As of the 2020 Census, Hawaii representatives represented an average of 730,069 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 683,431 residents.
Elections
2024
See also: Hawaii's 1st Congressional District election, 2024
Hawaii's 1st Congressional District election, 2024 (August 10 Democratic primary)
Hawaii's 1st Congressional District election, 2024 (August 10 Republican primary)
General election
Democratic primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Brent Schulz (D)
Republican primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Zachary Burd (R)
- Ku Lono Cuadra (R)
- Derek Kirkpatrick (R)
- Arturo Reyes (R)
Nonpartisan primary election
Green primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Boyce Brown (G)
We the People primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- BlessingStar De La Cruz (We the People)
- Clifford Kauaula (We the People)
2022
General election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Joseph Gilmore (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Republican primary election
Nonpartisan primary election
2020
General election
Democratic primary election
Republican primary election
Nonpartisan primary election
2018
General election
Democratic primary election
Republican primary election
Nonpartisan primary election
Green primary election
Libertarian primary election
2016
Regular election
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Mark Takai (D) did not seek re-election in 2016. The seat was vacant following Takai's death from pancreatic cancer on July 20, 2016. Colleen Hanabusa (D) defeated Shirlene Ostrov (R), Alan Yim (L), and Calvin Griffin (I) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Hanabusa defeated six other Democratic candidates in the primary on August 13, 2016.[1][2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Colleen Hanabusa |
71.9% | 145,417 | |
| Republican | Shirlene Ostrov | 22.7% | 45,958 | |
| Libertarian | Alan Yim | 3.3% | 6,601 | |
| Independent | Calvin Griffin | 2.2% | 4,381 | |
| Total Votes | 202,357 | |||
| Source: Hawaii Secretary of State |
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Colleen Hanabusa |
80.4% | 74,022 |
| Lei Ahu Isa | 12.5% | 11,518 |
| Howard Kim | 3% | 2,750 |
| Javier Ocasio | 1.2% | 1,117 |
| Sam Puletas | 1.1% | 1,036 |
| Lei Sharsh-Davis | 1% | 915 |
| Steve Tataii | 0.8% | 737 |
| Total Votes | 92,095 | |
| Source: Hawaii Secretary of State |
Special election
Hawaii's 1st Congressional District held a special election to replace Mark Takai, who died on July 20, 2016, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. The election was held at the same time as the regular election on November 8, 2016. Colleen Hanabusa (D) won the election and served out the final two months of Takai's term. She defeated Peter Cross (D), Angela Aulani Kaaihue (D), Howard Kim (D), Javier Ocasio (D), Shirlene Ostrov (R), Alan Yim (L), Calvin Griffin (I), Yvonne Perry (I), and Peter Plotzeneder (I) in the election.[4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Colleen Hanabusa |
65.1% | 129,083 | |
| Republican | Shirlene Ostrov | 22.2% | 44,090 | |
| Democratic | Angela Aulani Kaaihue | 3% | 5,885 | |
| Libertarian | Alan Yim | 2.8% | 5,559 | |
| Democratic | Howard Kim | 2.1% | 4,259 | |
| Democratic | Peter Cross | 1.7% | 3,420 | |
| Independent | Calvin Griffin | 1.4% | 2,824 | |
| Democratic | Javier Ocasio | 1% | 1,893 | |
| Independent | Yvonne Perry | 0.5% | 1,050 | |
| Independent | Peter Plotzeneder | 0.2% | 328 | |
| Total Votes | 198,391 | |||
| Source: Hawaii Secretary of State |
2014
The 1st Congressional District of Hawaii held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Mark Takai (D) defeated Charles Djou (R) in the general election.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mark Takai |
51.2% | 93,390 | |
| Republican | Charles Djou | 47.4% | 86,454 | |
| Total Votes | 179,844 | |||
| Source: Hawaii Office of Elections |
General election candidates
August 9, 2014, primary results
Failed to file
Not on ballot
Rumored candidates
Mufi Hannemann: Former Honolulu Mayor[19]
2012
The 1st Congressional District of Hawaii held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Colleen Hanabusa defeated Charles Djou to win re-election.[20]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Colleen Hanabusa Incumbent |
53.5% | 116,505 | |
| Republican | Charles Djou | 44.5% | 96,824 | |
| n/a | Blank Votes | 2.1% | 4,467 | |
| Total Votes | 217,796 | |||
| Source: Hawaii Office of Elections "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" |
2010
On November 2, 2010, Colleen Hanabusa won election to the United States House. She defeated Charles Djou (R) in the general election.[21]
| U.S. House, Hawaii District 1 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Colleen Hanabusa |
53.2% | 94,140 | |
| Republican | Charles Djou | 46.8% | 82,723 | |
| Total Votes | 176,863 |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Neil Abercrombie won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Steve Tataii (R) and Li Zhao (L) in the general election.[22]
| U.S. House, Hawaii District 1 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Neil Abercrombie incumbent |
70.6% | 154,208 | |
| Republican | Steve Tataii | 17.4% | 38,115 | |
| Libertarian | Li Zhao | 3.5% | 7,594 | |
| N/A | Blank | 8.4% | 18,446 | |
| N/A | Over voters | 0% | 71 | |
| Total Votes | 218,434 |
2006
On November 7, 2006, Neil Abercrombie won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Richard (Noah) Hough in the general election.[23]
| U.S. House, Hawaii District 1 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Neil Abercrombie incumbent |
69.4% | 112,904 | |
| Republican | Richard (Noah) Hough | 30.6% | 49,890 | |
| Total Votes | 162,794 |
2004
On November 2, 2004, Neil Abercrombie won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Dalton Tanonaka (R) and Elyssa (Erin O'Bryn) Young (L) in the general election.[24]
| U.S. House, Hawaii District 1 General Election, 2004 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Neil Abercrombie incumbent |
63% | 128,567 | |
| Republican | Dalton Tanonaka | 34% | 69,371 | |
| Libertarian | Elyssa Young | 3.1% | 6,243 | |
| Total Votes | 204,181 |
2002
On November 5, 2002, Neil Abercrombie won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Mark Terry (R) and James H. Bracken (L) in the general election.[25]
| U.S. House, Hawaii District 1 General Election, 2002 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Neil Abercrombie incumbent |
72.9% | 131,673 | |
| Republican | Mark Terry | 24.9% | 45,032 | |
| Libertarian | James H. Bracken | 2.2% | 4,028 | |
| Total Votes | 180,733 |
2000
On November 7, 2000, Neil Abercrombie won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Phil Meyers (R) and Jerry Murphy (L) in the general election.[26]
| U.S. House, Hawaii District 1 General Election, 2000 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Neil Abercrombie incumbent |
69% | 108,517 | |
| Republican | Phil Meyers | 28.6% | 44,989 | |
| Libertarian | Jerry Murphy | 2.3% | 3,688 | |
| Total Votes | 157,194 |
District map
Redistricting
2020-2021
The Hawaii Reapportionment Commisssion approved a new congressional district map on January 28, 2022.[27] Two congressional district maps were presented to the commission at their meeting on September 9, 2021. One map kept the congressional lines as they were drawn following the 2010 census. An alternate map slightly adjusted the lines along the western coast of Oahu.[28] On October 1, the commission voted to adopt the alternate proposal, shown here.[29] After hearing public testimony, the commission drafted a final proposal on January 26.[30] This map took effect for Hawaii's 2022 congressional elections.
How does redistricting in Hawaii work? In Hawaii, a nine-member commission draws both congressional and state legislative district lines. The majority and minority leaders of the Hawaii State Senate and Hawaii House of Representatives each select two members. These eight members then select a ninth tie-breaking commissioner. If the commission is unable to reach an agreement on a ninth member, the Hawaii Supreme Court must make the appointment.[31]
Both congressional and state legislative district boundaries must be contiguous and compact. In addition, where possible, district lines "must follow permanent and easily recognized features ... and coincide with census tracts." In addition, "districts must also avoid submerging one area in another with substantially different predominant socioeconomic interests." No district can be drawn "to unduly favor a person or political faction."[31]
State law permits state legislative districts to be multimember, but a maximum of four representatives can be elected from a single district.[31]
Hawaii District 1
until January 2, 2023
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Hawaii District 1
starting January 3, 2023
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2010-2011
This is the 1st Congressional District of Hawaii after the 2001 redistricting process.
In 2011, the Hawaii State Legislature re-drew the congressional districts based on updated population information from the 2010 census.
District analysis
- See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index
- See also: FiveThirtyEight's elasticity scores
2024
Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was D+14. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 14 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Hawaii's 1st the 106th most Democratic district nationally.[32]
Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have defeated Donald Trump (R) 63.9%-34.5%.[33]
2022
Heading into the 2022 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was D+14. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 14 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Hawaii's 1st the 104th most Democratic district nationally.[34]
Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have received 63.9% of the vote in this district and Donald Trump (R) would have received 34.5%.[35]
2018
Heading into the 2018 elections, based on results from the 2016 and 2012 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was D+17. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 17 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Hawaii's 1st Congressional District the 76th most Democratic nationally.[36]
FiveThirtyEight's September 2018 elasticity score for states and congressional districts measured "how sensitive it is to changes in the national political environment." This district's elasticity score was 1.05. This means that for every 1 point the national political mood moved toward a party, the district was expected to move 1.05 points toward that party.[37]
See also
- Redistricting in Hawaii
- Hawaii's 1st Congressional District election, 2024
- Hawaii's 1st Congressional District election, 2022
- Hawaii's 1st Congressional District election, 2020
- Hawaii's 1st Congressional District election, 2018
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "2016 Candidates," accessed June 8, 2016
- ↑ The Hill, "Rep. Mark Takai dies at 49," July 20, 2016
- ↑ Politico, "Hawaii House Races Results," August 13, 2016
- ↑ Hawaii News Now, "State to hold special election for remainder of Takai's term," July 20, 2016
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "2016 Special Election Candidates," accessed August 30, 2016
- ↑ Hawaii News Now, "Senate President Donna Mercado Kim announces congressional bid," accessed November 11, 2013
- ↑ KITV "Councilman Stanley Chang sets sights on Congress" accessed April 25, 2013
- ↑ KHON " State Sen. Will Espero enters Congressional race" accessed July 25, 2013
- ↑ Honolulu Civil Beat "Yep, Will Espero Wants to Go to Congress" accessed July 25, 2013
- ↑ Hawaii News Now "Espero enters race to replace Hanabusa in Congress" accessed July 25, 2013
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Hawaii Reporter, "Takai, Anderson are Latest Democrats to Enter Congressional District 1 Race," accessed August 9, 2013
- ↑ Hawaii Elections Division, "Candidate Report," accessed February 15, 2014 (dead link)
- ↑ Honolulu Star Advertiser, "Joey Manahan announces Congressional run," accessed February 15, 2014
- ↑ Atlanta Journal Constitution, "Running for Congress, in Georgia and three other states – at the same time," accessed November 12, 2013
- ↑ Honolulu Civil Beat, "It’s Official: Charles Djou Running for Congress Again," accessed April 5, 2014
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 Hawaii Elections, "Candidate List," accessed June 3, 2014 (dead link)
- ↑ Hannah Miyamoto for Congress, "About Hannah," accessed October 30, 2013
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Hannah Miyamoto Summary reports," accessed October 30, 2013
- ↑ Civil Beat, "Chad Blair: Mufi Returns?" accessed December 9, 2013
- ↑ ABC News, "General Election Results 2012-Hawaii," November 7, 2012
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 2002," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2000," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ State of Hawaii, "Regular Meeting of the Reapportionment Commission - January 28, 2022," accessed February 4, 2022
- ↑ State of Hawaii, "Reapportionment Commission," accessed September 15, 2021
- ↑ State of Hawaii Reapportionment Commission, "Written Summary for Video Record," Oct. 14, 2021
- ↑ Hawaii Office of Elections, "Reapportionment Commission," accessed February 4, 2022
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 31.2 All About Redistricting, "Hawaii," accessed April 29, 2015
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed January 10, 2024
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2020 presidential results by congressional district, for new and old districts," accessed September 15, 2022
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed February 6, 2023
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2020 presidential results by congressional district, for new and old districts," accessed September 15, 2022
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "Introducing the 2017 Cook Political Report Partisan Voter Index," April 7, 2017
- ↑ FiveThirtyEight, "Election Update: The Most (And Least) Elastic States And Districts," September 6, 2018