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2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii

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2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii

← 2008 November 2, 2010 2012 →

All 2 Hawaii seats to the United States House of Representatives
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Last election 2 0
Seats before 1 1
Seats won 2 0
Seat change Increase 1 Decrease 1
Popular vote 226,430 129,127
Percentage 62.88% 35.86%
Swing Decrease 13.70 Increase 16.11

The 2010 congressional elections in Hawaii was held on November 2, 2010, to determine who was to represent the state of Hawaii in the United States House of Representatives for the 112th Congress from January 2011, until their terms of office expire in January 2013.

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 2010 gubernatorial election.

Overview

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United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii, 2010[1]
Party Votes Percentage Seats +/–
Democratic 226,430 62.88% 2 +1
Republican 129,127 35.86% 0 -1
Libertarian 3,254 0.90% 0
Independents 1,310 0.36% 0
Totals 360,121 100.00% 2

By district

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Results of the 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii by district:[2]

District Democratic Republican Others Total Result
Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %
District 1 94,140 53.23% 82,723 46.77% 0 0.00% 176,863 100.0% Democratic gain
District 2 132,290 72.19% 46,404 25.32% 4,564 2.49% 183,258 100.0% Democratic hold
Total 226,430 62.87% 129,127 35.86% 4,564 1.27% 360,121 100.0%

District 1

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United States House of Representatives District 1

← May 2010 November 2, 2010 2012 →
 
Nominee Colleen Hanabusa Charles Djou
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 94,140 82,723
Percentage 53.23% 46.77%

U.S. Representative before election

Charles Djou
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

Colleen Hanabusa
Democratic

Hawaiʻi's 1st congressional district

Campaign

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Republican Congressman Charles Djou was first elected in a special election in May 2010, which Republicans heralded as a "significant win" and to which DNC chairman Tim Kaine responded, "Democrats got 60% of the vote in that race. In the November election, it will be one Democrat against one Republican, and we feel very, very confident about winning that race."[3] In the general election, Hawaii State Senate President Colleen Hanabusa, also a candidate in the special election, emerged as the Democratic nominee. Though former congressman Ed Case, the other Democratic candidate in the special election, was speculated to run again in November, he ultimately decided against it.[4] In the general election, both parties heavily invested in taking the seat, and polls indicated that the race was close up until election day.[5] On election day, however, Hanabusa edged out Djou by a surprising large six point margin of victory and was sent to Congress for her first term.

Results

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Hawaii's 1st congressional district election, 2010[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Colleen Hanabusa 94,140 53.23
Republican Charles Djou (incumbent) 82,723 46.77
Total votes 176,863 100.00
Democratic gain from Republican

Polling

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Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin of
error
Charles
Djou (R)
Colleen
Hanabusa (D)
Other Undecided
Aloha Vote/Merriman River Group[6] October 23, 2010 620 ±3.9% 45.3% 49.5%
Honolulu Star-Advertiser/Ward Research Inc.[7] October 12–19, 2010 399 ±4.9% 48% 45% 1% 6%
OnMessage Inc.[8] October 17–18, 2010 -- -- 51% 45%
ccAdvertising[9] mid-October, 2010 2,747 ±3% 44% 35% -- --
The Hill/ANGA[10] October 2–7, 2010 406 ±4.9% 45% 41% -- 12%
Global Strategy Group[11] October 4–6, 2010 400 -- 44% 48% -- --
Public Policy Polling[12] October 2–3, 2010 643 ±3.9% 47% 48% -- 5%
Tarrance Group[13] July 26–27, 2010 400 ±4.9% 50% 42% -- --

†Internal poll (Tarrance Group for Djou and Global Strategy Group for Hanabusa)

District 2

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United States House of Representatives District 2

← 2008 November 4, 2010 2012 →
 
Nominee Mazie Hirono John Willoughby
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 132,290 46,404
Percentage 74.03% 25.96%

U.S. Representative before election

Mazie Hirono
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Mazie Hirono
Democratic

Hawaiʻi's 2nd congressional district

Campaign

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This liberal district that encompasses all of Hawaii but Honolulu, has been represented by Democratic congresswoman Mazie Hirono since she was first elected in 2006. This year, Congresswoman Hirono faced Republican challenger and Tea Party activist John Willoughby in the general election. Though Willoughby attacked Hirono for refusing to debate, polls indicated that the Congresswoman was a shoo-in for re-election.[5]

Results

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Hawaii's 2nd congressional district election, 2010[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mazie Hirono (incumbent) 132,290 72.19
Republican John W. Willoughby 46,404 25.32
Libertarian Pat Brock 3,254 1.78
Independent Andrew Von Sonn 1,310 0.71
Total votes 183,258 100.00
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ a b c Haas, Karen L. (2011). "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010" (PDF).
  2. ^ Haas, Karen L. (June 3, 2011). "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010". Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
  3. ^ Woo, Stu (May 24, 2010). "Republican Wins Hawaii Seat". The Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
  4. ^ Miller, Sean (May 30, 2010). "Ed Case ends his campaign for Hawaii House seat". The Hill. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
  5. ^ a b Sugimoto, Minna (October 25, 2010). "New poll shows Djou, Hanabusa neck & neck in Congressional race". Hawaii News Now.
  6. ^ Aloha Vote/Merriman River Group
  7. ^ Honolulu Star-Advertiser/Ward Research Inc.
  8. ^ OnMessage Inc.
  9. ^ ccAdvertising
  10. ^ The Hill/ANGA
  11. ^ Global Strategy Group
  12. ^ Public Policy Polling
  13. ^ Tarrance Group
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