2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii

The 2006 congressional elections in Hawaii were held on November 7, 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, 2006PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– 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.

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 6, 2006 Rothenberg November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2006 Real Clear Politics November 7, 2006 CQ Politics November 7, 2006

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.

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2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii

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