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2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii
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2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii Hawaii legislative no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii 2006 November 4, 2008 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii 2010 All 2 Hawaii seats to the United States House of Representatives Democratic Party (United States) 2 2 319,956 76.58% 11.54% Republican Party (United States) 0 0 82,540 19.75% 15.21% 2008 United States House of Representatives Election in Hawaii results map by county.svg 300px County resultsDemocratic: #1666CB 70–80% #0645B4 80–90%
The 2008 congressional elections in Hawaii were held on November 4, 2008 to determine who was to represent the state of Hawaii in the United States House of Representatives for the 111th Congress from January 3, 2009, until their terms of office expire on January 3, 2011. Incumbent Neil Abercrombie (D) was reelected in Hawaii's 1st congressional district. Incumbent Mazie Hirono (D) was reelected in Hawaii's 2nd congressional district.
Hawaii has two seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms. The election coincided with the 2008 U.S. presidential election.
Overview
United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii, 2008http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2008/2008Stat.htm#stateHI Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of RepresentativesPartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Democratic 319,956 76.58% 2 — Republican 82,540 19.75% 0 — Libertarian 11,293 2.70% 0 — Independents 4,042 0.97% 0 — Totals 417,831 100.00% 2 —
District 1
First district election Hawaii presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii 2006 2010 Hawaii's 1st congressional district special election May 2010 November 4, 2008 125x136px x150px Neil Abercrombie Democratic Party (United States) 154,208 80.18% x110px Steve Tataii Republican Party (United States) 38,115 19.81% HI district 1-108th.gif 300px U.S. Representative Neil Abercrombie Democratic Party (United States) Neil Abercrombie Democratic Party (United States)
Hawaii's 1st congressional district
This district has been represented by Democrat Neil Abercrombie since 1991. He ran against Republican Steve Tataii and Libertarian Li Zhao.
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2008 Competitive House Race Chart http://www.cookpolitical.com/charts/house/competitive_2008-11-04_13-32-49.php House: Race Ratings The Cook Political Report 6 November 2006 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106112035/http://www.cookpolitical.com/charts/house/competitive_2008-11-04_13-32-49.php 6 November 2008Safe D November 6, 2008 Rothenberg2008 House Ratings http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.blogspot.com/2008/11/2008-house-ratings.html House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report 2 November 2006 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106133426/http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.blogspot.com/2008/11/2008-house-ratings.html 6 November 2008Safe D November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal Ball2008 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2008/house/ Sabato's Crystal Ball 6 November 2008 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106144620/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2008/house/ 6 November 2008Safe D November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsBattle for the House of Representatives http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/house/battle_for_the_house_of_representatives.html realclearpolitics.com Real Clear Politics 9 December 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081217170047/http://www.realclearpolitics.com:80/epolls/2008/house/battle_for_the_house_of_representatives.html 17 December 2008 7 November 2008Safe D November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsRace Ratings Chart: House http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-house cqpolitics.com Congressional Quarterly Inc 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106054801/http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-house 6 November 2008Safe D November 6, 2008
Hawaii's 1st congressional district election, 2008
Democratic Party (United States)
Neil Abercrombie (inc.)
154,208
77.14
Republican Party (United States)
Steve Tataii
38,115
19.07
Libertarian Party (United States)
Li Zhao
7,594
3.80
199,917
100.00
Democratic Party (United States)
District 2
Second district election Hawaii presidential no United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii, 2006 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii, 2010 2010 November 4, 2008 125x136px x150px Mazie Hirono Democratic Party (United States) 165,748 78.85% x110px Roger B. Evans Republican Party (United States) 44,425 21.14% HI district 2-108th.gif 300px U.S. Representative Mazie Hirono Democratic Party (United States) Mazie Hirono Democratic Party (United States)
Hawaii's 2nd congressional district
This district has been represented by Democrat Mazie Hirono since 2007. She ran against Republican Roger B. Evans, Independent Shaun Stenshol, and Libertarian Jeff Mallan.
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2008 Competitive House Race Chart http://www.cookpolitical.com/charts/house/competitive_2008-11-04_13-32-49.php House: Race Ratings The Cook Political Report 6 November 2006 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106112035/http://www.cookpolitical.com/charts/house/competitive_2008-11-04_13-32-49.php 6 November 2008Safe D November 6, 2008 Rothenberg2008 House Ratings http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.blogspot.com/2008/11/2008-house-ratings.html House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report 2 November 2006 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106133426/http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.blogspot.com/2008/11/2008-house-ratings.html 6 November 2008Safe D November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal Ball2008 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2008/house/ Sabato's Crystal Ball 6 November 2008 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106144620/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2008/house/ 6 November 2008Safe D November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsBattle for the House of Representatives http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/house/battle_for_the_house_of_representatives.html realclearpolitics.com Real Clear Politics 9 December 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081217170047/http://www.realclearpolitics.com:80/epolls/2008/house/battle_for_the_house_of_representatives.html 17 December 2008 7 November 2008Safe D November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsRace Ratings Chart: House http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-house cqpolitics.com Congressional Quarterly Inc 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106054801/http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-house 6 November 2008Safe D November 6, 2008
Hawaii's 2nd congressional district election, 2008
Democratic Party (United States)
Mazie Hirono (inc.)
165,748
76.06
Republican Party (United States)
Roger B. Evans
44,425
20.39
Independent (politician)
Shaun Stenshol
4,042
1.85
Libertarian Party (United States)
Jeff Mallan
3,699
1.70
217,914
100.00
Democratic Party (United States)
References
External links
Hawaii Office of Elections
U.S. Congress candidates for Hawaii at Project Vote Smart
Hawaii U.S. House Races from 2008 Race Tracker
Campaign contributions for Hawaii congressional races from OpenSecrets
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