2012 United States Senate election in Hawaii

none 2012 Hawaii State Senate election March 2026 December 2017 2012 United States Senate election in Hawaii Hawaii presidential no 2006 United States Senate election in Hawaii 2006 2018 United States Senate election in Hawaii 2018 44.2% (voting eligible)http://elections.gmu.edu/Turnout_2012G.html 2012 General Election Turnout Rates George Mason University Dr. Michael McDonald February 9, 2013 April 3, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130424003112/http://elections.gmu.edu/Turnout_2012G.html April 24, 2013 dead mdy-all November 6, 2012 150x150px File:Mazie Hirono, official portrait, 112th Congress.jpg Mazie Hirono Democratic Party (United States) 269,489 62.60% File:Linda Lingle in March 2010.jpg Linda Lingle Republican Party (United States) 160,994 37.40% 310px County results 310px Congressional district results 310px Precinct results 1 Hirono: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Lingle: #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70%Tie: #ae8bb1 50% #808080 No votes U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka Democratic Party (United States) Mazie Hirono Democratic Party (United States) The 2012 United States Senate election in Hawaii took place on November 6, 2012, concurrently with the 2012 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the United States Senate and House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic senator Daniel Akaka decided to retire instead of seeking a fourth full term. Democrat Mazie Hirono defeated Republican Linda Lingle. This was the first open Senate seat in the state of Hawaii since 1976. This was a rematch of the 2002 Hawaii gubernatorial election, which Linda Lingle won 51.56% – 47.01%. Background U.S. Representative Daniel Akaka was appointed by Governor John Waihee to the U.S. Senate to serve temporarily after the death of U.S. Senator Spark Matsunaga, and sworn into office on May 16, 1990. On November 6 of the same year, he was elected to complete the remaining four years of Matsunaga's unexpired term. He was re-elected in 1994 for a first full six-year term and again in 2000 and 2006. Despite originally saying he would seek re-election in 2012,http://www.khon2.com/news/local/story/Sen-Akaka-God-willing-I-Plan-to-Run-Again-in-2012/SawY7oCPAUWYz4rHaROnDw.cspx Sen. Akaka: "God willing, I Plan to Run Again in 2012" April 26, 2010 March 3, 2011 KHON2 Ron Mizutani https://web.archive.org/web/20110713145454/http://www.khon2.com/news/local/story/Sen-Akaka-God-willing-I-Plan-to-Run-Again-in-2012/SawY7oCPAUWYz4rHaROnDw.cspx July 13, 2011 dead mdy-all on March 2, 2011, Akaka announced that he would not run for re-election.http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/AKAKA_WILL_NOT_SEEK_RE-ELECTION.html AKAKA WILL NOT SEEK RE-ELECTION IN 2012 March 2, 2011 March 3, 2011 Honolulu Star-Advertiser Derrick DePledge dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110304230416/http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/AKAKA_WILL_NOT_SEEK_RE-ELECTION.html March 4, 2011 Democratic primary The primary election was held on August 11.http://www.mauiweekly.com/page/content.detail/id/509949.html Maui Weekly June 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120629232035/http://www.mauiweekly.com/page/content.detail/id/509949.html June 29, 2012 dead mdy-all After being locked in a tight race with Ed Case, her predecessor in Congress, incumbent Congresswoman Mazie Hirono pulled away in the final vote, handily defeating Case. Candidates Ed Case, former U.S. representativehttp://www.rollcall.com/news/-204802-1.html Ed Case to Mount Hawaii Senate Campaign April 10, 2011 June 1, 2011 Roll Call Melanie Starkey Michael Gillespie Antonio Gimbernat Mazie Hirono, U.S. representative and 2002 nominee for governorhttp://www.rollcall.com/news/Mazie-Hirono-Hawaii-Senate-205810-1.html Mazie Hirono to Run for Open Senate Seat in Hawaii May 19, 2011 June 1, 2011 Roll Call Kyle Trygstad Arturo Reyes Withdrew Daniel Akaka, incumbent U.S. Senator Declined Tammy Duckworth, Assistant Secretary of Public/Intergovernmental Affairs (ran for Congress in Illinois)http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/hawaiinews/20110531_Duckworth_not_considering_run_for_Hawaii_posts.html Duckworth not considering run for Hawaii posts May 31, 2011 June 1, 2011 Honolulu Star-Advertiser Nelson Daranciang https://web.archive.org/web/20111104150135/http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/hawaiinews/20110531_Duckworth_not_considering_run_for_Hawaii_posts.html November 4, 2011 dead Colleen Hanabusa, U.S. Representativehttps://www.politico.com/blogs/david-catanese/2011/08/hanabusa-passes-on-senate-bid-038649 Hanabusa passes on Senate Bid March 3, 2011 August 24, 2011 Politico David CataneseBlair Chad No Senate Run for Hanabusa August 24, 2011 http://www.civilbeat.com/articles/2011/08/24/12630-no-senate-run-for-hanabusa/ Honolulu Civil Beat Peer News LLC August 26, 2011Trygstad Kyle Hanabusa Will Seek Re-Election, Not Bid for Senate August 24, 2011 Roll Call http://www.rollcall.com/news/Colleen-Hanabusa-1st-district-208295-1.html August 26, 2011 Mufi Hannemann, former mayor of Honolulu (ran for Congress)https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/171229-former-honolulu-mayor-hannemann-to-run-for-house/ Former Honolulu Mayor Hannemann to run for House August 30, 2011 August 30, 2011 Ballot Box Cameron Joseph Campaign In December 2011, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee chairwoman and U.S. Senator Patty Murray for Washington endorsed Hirono.Poll: Hirono in solid shape in Senate primary – The Hill's Ballot Box U.S. Senator and President Pro Tempore Daniel Inouye for Hawaii also endorsed her. Case criticized "D.C. insiders." He also argued that he is a fiscal moderate, while Hirono was rated the 6th most liberal member of the U.S. House.Former Congressman Ed Case: If Hirono Wins U.S. Senate Democratic Primary, Former GOP Gov. Lingle Will Beat Her | Hawaii ReporterUnrelenting Ed Case Says Mazie Hirono Is D.C. Insider : Roll Call Politics The Daily Kos blog described Ed Case as a "Democratic villain."http://hawaii.politics.government.blogs.civilbeat.com/post/14527219119/daily-kos-hates-ed-case Honolulu Civil Beat – Capitol Watch – Hawaii Politics and Government – Daily Kos Hates Ed Case December 23, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120426070930/http://hawaii.politics.government.blogs.civilbeat.com/post/14527219119/daily-kos-hates-ed-case April 26, 2012 dead Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror EdCase MazieHirono UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 13–16, 2011 368 ±5.1% 40% 45% 15%Civil Beat PollCivil Beat Poll January 18–19, 2012 1,358 ±2.7% 41% 39% 20%Honolulu Star-AdvertiserHonolulu Star-Advertiser January 26 – February 5, 2012 599 ±4.0% 36% 56% 8%Civil Beat PollCivil Beat Poll June 5–7, 2012 731 ±3.6% 46% 46% 8%Honolulu Star-Advertiser July 5–9, 2012 599 ±4.0% 40% 43% 9%Honolulu Star-AdvertiserHonolulu Star-Advertiser July 12–21, 2012 606 ±4.0% 37% 55% 8%Civil Beat/Merriman RiverCivil Beat/Merriman River July 31 – August 2, 2012 1,227 ±2.8% 47% 46% 9% Results thumb|310px|Results by county: #3771c8 Hirono—60–70% #5f8dd3 Hirono—50–60% Democratic primary resultshttp://hawaii.gov/elections/results/2012/primary/elections/results/2012/primary/files/histatewide.pdf PRIMARY ELECTION 2012 – State of Hawaii – Statewide September 29, 2012 State Of Hawaii Office of Elections Mazie Hirono Democratic Party (United States) 134,745 57% Ed Case Democratic Party (United States) 95,553 40% Blank Votes 3,331 1% Arturo Reyes Democratic Party (United States) 1,720 1% Michael Gillespie Democratic Party (United States) 1,104 1% Antonio Gimbernat Democratic Party (United States) 517 0.2% Over Votes 110 0% 237,080 100% Republican primary The primary election was held on August 11. Candidates John Carroll, former state senator, former state representative and perennial candidatehttp://thehawaiiindependent.com/story/ex-hi-gop-legislator-john-carroll-to-run-for-u.s.-senate/ Ex-HI GOP legislator John Carroll to run for U.S. Senate September 21, 2011 September 27, 2011 The Hawaii Independent Charles Collinshttp://www.bigislandnewscenter.com/senate-candidate-lingle-continues-to-campaign-on-big-island/ https://archive.today/20130121005003/http://www.bigislandnewscenter.com/senate-candidate-lingle-continues-to-campaign-on-big-island/ dead January 21, 2013 Senate Candidate Lingle Continues to Campaign on Big Island Bracken Sherry May 29, 2012 July 25, 2012 In the August 11 Republican primary, she will face Charles Collins of Pahoa. Linda Lingle, former governorhttp://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/131499778.html Lingle joins U.S. Senate race October 11, 2011 October 11, 2011 Honolulu Star-Advertiser Derrick DePledge Eddie Pirkowski, businessman and perennial candidatehttp://hawaii.gov/elections/candidates/reports/2012/candidate_report_2012-06-08_CERTIFIED.pdf Office of Elections John Roco Declined Duke Aiona, former lieutenant governorhttp://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/127914808.html Aiona says he will not run for Congress in 2012 August 16, 2011 September 7, 2011 Honolulu Star-Advertiser https://web.archive.org/web/20110925012703/http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/127914808.html September 25, 2011 dead Charles Djou, former U.S. representative (running for U.S. House)Djou announces run for Congress, will deploy to Afghanistan August 17, 2011 Honolulu Star-Advertiser http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/Djou_announces_run_for_Congress_will_deploy_to_Afghanistan_.html August 26, 2011Trygstad Kyle Ex-Rep. Djou Announces Bid for House August 17, 2011 Roll Call http://www.rollcall.com/news/ex_rep_djou_announces_bid_for_house-208220-1.html August 26, 2011 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnCarroll LindaLingle UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 13–16, 2011 293 ±5.7% 9% 85% 6% Results Republican primary results Linda Lingle Republican Party (United States) 44,252 90% John Carroll Republican Party (United States) 2,900 6% Blank Votes 749 2% John Roco Republican Party (United States) 545 1% Charles Collins Republican Party (United States) 366 1% Eddie Pirkowski Republican Party (United States) 232 0.5% Over Votes 25 0.1% 49,069 100% General election Candidates Heath Beasley (independent)http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/files/elections/2012/by_county/HI_US_Senate_0811.html?SITE=AP&SECTION=POLITICS Hawaii – County Vote Results Associated Press August 12, 2012 October 13, 2012 Mazie Hirono (Democratic), U.S. representative Linda Lingle (Republican), former governor Debates September 6, 2012 – Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce and various other hostshttp://www.khon2.com/news/local/story/Hirono-Lingle-square-off-in-first-Senate-debate/1HDpnSzAAkaa-9JdAaGU_A.cspx Hirono, Lingle square off in first Senate debate New Vision Television – KHON2 September 6, 2012 October 8, 2012http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/19479016/lingle-hirono-trade-barbs-in-us-senate-debate Lingle and Hirono battle in feisty debate Sakahara Tim September 6, 2012 October 8, 2012 October 8, 2012 – AARP Hawaii October 16, 2012 – Honolulu Civil Beat, Complete video of debate at C-SPAN October 18, 2012 – PBS Hawaii October 22, 2012 – Hawaii Star Advertiserhttp://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/564226/Lingle--Hirono-finalize-debate-schedule.html?nav=5031 Lingle, Hirono finalize debate schedule August 23, 2012 The Maui News October 8, 2012http://www.realclearpolitics.com/news/ap/politics/2012/Aug/22/lingle__hirono_finalize_us_senate_debate_schedule.html Lingle, Hirono finalize US Senate debate schedule Real Clear Politics Associated Press August 22, 2012 October 8, 2012 Fundraising Candidate (party) Receipts Disbursements Cash on hand DebtMazie Hirono (D) $5,518,572 $5,657,753 $77,323 $241,951Linda Lingle (R) $5,865,323 $5,839,282 $26,042 $194,534 Source: Federal Election Commissionhttp://fec.gov/disclosurehs/HSCandDetail.do 2012 House and Senate Campaign Finance for Hawaii HIRONO, MAZIE K Federal Election Commission fec.govhttp://fec.gov/disclosurehs/HSCandDetail.do 2012 House and Senate Campaign Finance for Hawaii LINGLE, LINDA Federal Election Commission fec.gov Top contributors Mazie Hirono Contribution Linda Lingle Contribution EMILY's List $215,640 Goldman Sachs $39,900 University of Hawaii $29,900 Elliott Management Corporation $39,500 Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda $24,618 Humanscale Corporation $34,000 Alexander & Baldwin $23,100 Bank of America $21,240 RM Towill Corp $23,000 Richie's Specialty Pharmacy $20,000 Weitz & Luxenberg $22,400 Marriott International $19,500 Council for a Livable World $20,914 Murray Energy $19,205 Nan, Inc. $20,000 State of Hawaii $18,350 Thornton & Naumes $20,000 Devon Energy $15,500 BNP Paribas $17,250 Crown Associates Realty $15,000 Source: OpenSecretshttp://www.opensecrets.org/races/contrib.php?cycle=2012&id=HIS2&spec=N Top Contributors 2012 Race: Hawaii Senate OpenSecrets Top industries Mazie Hirono Contribution Linda Lingle Contribution Lawyers/law firms $524,619 Retired $640,433 Women's issues $336,772 Financial institutions $368,837 Retired $194,307 Leadership PACs $291,500 Leadership PACs $186,500 Real estate $249,216 Real estate $123,598 Pro-Israel $185,500 Transportation unions $110,400 Health professionals $154,550 Lobbyists $109,344 Petroleum industry $137,950 Public sector unions $108,000 Misc. finance $137,500 Democratic/liberal $85,788 Lawyers/law firms $135,086 Shipping industry $85,385 Republican/conservative $101,664 Source: OpenSecretshttp://www.opensecrets.org/races/indus.php?cycle=2012&id=HIS2 Top Industries 2012 Race: Hawaii Senate OpenSecrets Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2012 Senate Race Ratings for November 1, 2012 https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratings/139117 The Cook Political Report September 20, 2018 August 29, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180829035855/https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratings/139117 dead Lean D November 1, 2012 Sabato's Crystal Ball2012 Senate http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2012-senate/ Sabato's Crystal Ball September 20, 2018 Likely D November 5, 2012 Rothenberg Political Report2012 Senate Ratings http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2012-senate-ratings-november-2-2012 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report September 20, 2018 Likely D November 2, 2012 Real Clear Politics2012 Elections Map – Battle for the Senate 2012 https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/senate/2012_elections_senate_map.html Real Clear Politics September 20, 2018 Likely D November 5, 2012 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MazieHirono (D) LindaLingle (R) UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling March 24–27, 2011 898 ±3.3% 52% 40% 9%Honolulu Star-AdvertiserHonolulu Star-Advertiser May 4–10, 2011 614 ±4.0% 57% 35% 8%Public Policy Polling October 13–16, 2011 568 ±4.1% 48% 42% 10%Civil Beat/Merriman RiverCivil Beat/Merriman River January 18–19, 2012 1,358 ±2.7% 46% 39% 16%Honolulu Star-AdvertiserHonolulu Star-Advertiser January 26 – February 5, 2012 771 ±3.5% 57% 37% 5%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling May 16–17, 2012 600 ±4.0% 50% 41% 9%Civil Beat/Merriman RiverCivil Beat/Merriman River June 5–7, 2012 1,105 ±2.9% 49% 44% 5%Honolulu Star-Advertiser July 12–21, 2012 756 ±3.6% 58% 39% 4%Civil Beat/Merriman RiverCivil Beat/Merriman River September 26–28, 2012 1,684 ±2.4% 55% 39% 6%Honolulu Star-AdvertiserHonolulu Star-Advertiser October 15–22, 2012 786 ±3.5% 57% 35% 8%Civil Beat/Merriman RiverCivil Beat/Merriman River October 24–26, 2012 1,218 ±2.8% 55% 40% 5% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Democratic primary Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror EdCase ColleenHanabusa MufiHannemann MazieHirono BrianSchatz Don't Know/RefusedHonolulu Star-AdvertiserHonolulu Star-Advertiser May 4–10, 2011 403 ±4.9% 26% 15% 17% 25% 6% 11% with Duke Aiona Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror EdCase (D) DukeAiona (R) Undecided/OtherPublic Policy Polling March 24–27, 2011 898 ±3.3% 50% 35% 15% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MazieHirono (D) DukeAiona (R) Undecided/OtherPublic Policy Polling March 24–27, 2011 898 ±3.3% 49% 42% 10% with Colleen Hanabusa Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ColleenHanabusa (D) DukeAiona (R) Undecided/OtherPublic Policy Polling March 24–27, 2011 898 ±3.3% 48% 43% 9% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ColleenHanabusa (D) CharlesDjou (R) Undecided/OtherPublic Policy Polling March 24–27, 2011 898 ±3.3% 50% 40% 10% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ColleenHanabusa (D) LindaLingle (R) Undecided/OtherPublic Policy Polling March 24–27, 2011 898 ±3.3% 51% 40% 9%Honolulu Star-Advertiser May 4–10, 2011 614 ±4.0% 54% 39% 7% with Charles Djou Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror EdCase (D) CharlesDjou (R) Undecided/OtherPublic Policy Polling March 24–27, 2011 898 ±3.3% 53% 35% 12% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MazieHirono (D) CharlesDjou (R) Undecided/OtherPublic Policy Polling March 24–27, 2011 898 ±3.3% 51% 40% 9% With Mufi Hannemann Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MufiHannemann (D) CharlesDjou (R) Undecided/OtherPublic Policy Polling March 24–27, 2011 898 ±3.3% 46% 40% 14% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MufiHannemann (D) DukeAiona (R) Undecided/OtherPublic Policy Polling March 24–27, 2011 898 ±3.3% 42% 42% 16% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MufiHannemann (D) LindaLingle (R) Undecided/OtherPublic Policy Polling March 24–27, 2011 898 ±3.3% 47% 40% 14%Honolulu Star-Advertiser May 4–10, 2011 614 ±4.0% 51% 36% 13% with Brian Schatz Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BrianSchatz (D) LindaLingle (R) Undecided/OtherHonolulu Star-Advertiser May 4–10, 2011 614 ±4.0% 47% 43% 10% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror EdCase (D) JohnCarroll (R) Undecided/OtherPublic Policy Polling October 13–16, 2011 568 ±4.1% 60% 21% 18% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror EdCase (D) LindaLingle (R) Undecided/OtherPublic Policy Polling March 24–27, 2011 898 ±3.3% 52% 35% 12%Honolulu Star-Advertiser May 4–10, 2011 614 ±4.0% 54% 36% 10%Public Policy Polling October 13–16, 2011 568 ±4.1% 43% 45% 12%Civil Beat/Merriman River January 18–19, 2012 1,358 ±2.7% 46% 33% 20%Honolulu Star-Advertiser January 26 – February 5, 2012 771 ±3.5% 56% 36% 8%Civil Beat/Merriman River June 5–7, 2012 1,105 ±2.9% 52% 36% 12%Honolulu Star-Advertiser July 12–21, 2012 756 ±3.6% 56% 38% 6% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MazieHirono (D) JohnCarroll (R) Undecided/OtherPublic Policy Polling October 13–16, 2011 568 ±4.1% 56% 29% 15% Endorsements Mazie Hirono (D) U.S. representatives Don Young, U.S. representative from Alaska's at-large congressional district (Republican; endorsed only in the primary)https://www.adn.com/politics/article/don-youngs-unusual-endorsement-hawaii-democrat-mazie-hirono/2012/07/25/ Don Young's unusual endorsement of Hawaii Democrat Mazie Hirono Anchorage Daily News July 25, 2012 April 17, 2022 Results United States Senate election in Hawaii, 2012http://files.hawaii.gov/elections/files/results/2012/general/histatewide.pdf 2012 General Election Summary Report State of Hawaii November 20, 2012 March 12, 2022 Democratic Party (United States) Mazie Hirono 269,489 62.60% +1.25% Republican Party (United States) Linda Lingle 160,994 37.40% +0.62% 430,483 100.00% N/A Democratic Party (United States) By county By county yes #B0CEFF;line-height:135%; none CountyMazie HironoDemocraticLinda LingleRepublican#%#%Hawaii43,38369.0%19,49131.0%Honolulu174,63459.44%119,17640.56%Kauaʻi17,97371.59%7,13428.41%Maui33,16968.72%15,09631.28% Totals269,48962.6%160,99437.4% By congressional district Hirono won both congressional districts.https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2013/07/09/1220127/-Daily-Kos-Elections-2012-election-results-by-congressional-and-legislative-districts Daily Kos Elections' statewide election results by congressional and legislative districts Daily Kos 11 August 2020 District Hirono Lingle RepresentativeHawaii 1 1st 59.94% 40.06%Colleen HanabusaHawaii 2 2nd 65.24% 34.76%Tulsi Gabbard See also 2012 United States Senate elections 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii References External links Hawaii Office of the Elections Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org Outside spending at the Sunlight Foundation Candidate issue positions at On the Issues Campaign sites (Archived) John Carroll for U.S. Senate Ed Case for U.S. Senate Mazie Hirono for U.S. Senate Linda Lingle for U.S. Senate Eddie Pirkowski for U.S. Senate 2012 Hawaii Senate