2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii explained

Election Name:2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii
Country:Hawaii
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii
Previous Year:2010
Election Date:November 6, 2012
Next Election:2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii
Next Year:2014
Seats For Election:All 2 Hawaii seats to the United States House of Representatives
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Last Election1:2
Seats1:2
Popular Vote1:285,008
Percentage1:67.45%
Swing1:4.57%
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Last Election2:0
Seats2:0
Popular Vote2:137,531
Percentage2:32.55%
Swing2:3.31%

The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii were held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, to elect the two U.S. representatives from the state, one from each of the state's two congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election and an election for the United States Senate. Primary elections were held on August 11, 2012.[1]

Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii, 2012[2]
PartyVotesPercentageSeats beforeSeats after+/–
Democratic285,00867.4522±0
Republican137,53132.5500±0
Totals422,539100.00%22±0

District 1

Election Name:United States House of Representatives District 1
Country:Hawaii
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii, 2010#District 1
Previous Year:2010
Next Election:United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii, 2014#District 1
Next Year:2014
Election Date:November 6, 2012
Nominee1:Colleen Hanabusa
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:114,756
Percentage1:54.6%
Nominee2:Charles Djou
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:95,431
Percentage2:45.4%
Map Size:100px
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Colleen Hanabusa
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Colleen Hanabusa
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: Hawaii's 1st congressional district. Democrat Colleen Hanabusa, who was first elected to represent the 1st district in 2010, ran for re-election.[3]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary

Primary results

Republican primary

Former U.S. Representative Charles Djou, who represented the 1st district from May 2010 until January 2011, sought and received the Republican nomination to challenge Hanabusa again. He defeated C. Kaui Amsterdam and John Giuffre in the Republican primary.[5] [6]

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary

Primary results

General election

Results

District 2

Election Name:United States House of Representatives District 2
Country:Hawaii
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii, 2010#District 2
Previous Year:2010
Next Election:United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii, 2014#District 2
Next Year:2014
Election Date:November 6, 2012
Nominee1:Tulsi Gabbard
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:167,085
Percentage1:80.6%
Nominee2:Kawika Crowley
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:40,285
Percentage2:19.4%
Map Size:100px
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Mazie Hirono
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Tulsi Gabbard
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: Hawaii's 2nd congressional district. Democrat Mazie Hirono, who had represented the 2nd district since 2007, announced in May 2011 that she would run for the U.S. Senate rather than for re-election to the House.[7]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Declined

Campaign

Hannemann and Gabbard differed on the issue of same-sex marriage. Gabbard was opposed to the Defense of Marriage Act and to a proposed Hawaii state constitutional amendment that would define marriage as between a woman and a man, while Hannemann supported DOMA.[17] Gabbard had previously opposed same-sex marriage,[18] but during the primary campaign, promised to work to repeal DOMA and co-sponsor the Respect for Marriage act.[19] Voters initially doubted the sincerity of her new views on the issue.[20]

Gabbard filed a 270-page complaint against Hannemann's spending,[21] saying that his campaign broke campaign finance laws by failing to report 2012 travel and polling expenses and improperly dealt with Hanneman's salary from a tourism association.[22]

Candidates Marx, Gabbard, and Kia'aina debated on June 5,[23] and Marx, Gabbard, Kia'aina and Hannemann debated in early July.

Gabbard's ratings in the polls increased steadily and Hannemann's dropped throughout the primary campaign;[24] as of August 6, she was leading against Hanneman 49% to 29%.

Endorsements

Gabbard received endorsements from the Sierra Club, Women Under Forty PAC,[25] Emily's List,[26] VoteVets and MauiTime.[27]

Primary results

On August 11, Gabbard defeated Hanneman by twenty points. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser described her win as the "improbable rise from a distant underdog to victory".[28] Gabbard credited grassroots support as the reason for her come-from-behind win in the primary.[29]

Aftermath

Gabbard decided to resign her seat on the City Council, stating that she wanted to prevent the cost of a separate special election,[30] and resigned on August 16.[31]

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Declined

Primary results

General election

Results

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: State of Hawaii, Office of Elections. August 16, 2011. Office of Elections.
  2. Web site: GENERAL ELECTION 2012 - State of Hawaii - Statewide. November 20, 2012. State Of Hawaii Office of Elections.
  3. Web site: Hanabusa Will Seek Re-Election, Not Bid for Senate. August 24, 2011. August 24, 2011. Roll Call. Kyle. Trygstad.
  4. Web site: Hanabusa snags Democratic bid for Hawaii US House. August 12, 2012. September 29, 2012. Associated Press. RealClearPolitics.
  5. Web site: Djou announces run for Congress, will deploy to Afghanistan. August 17, 2011. August 18, 2011. Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
  6. Web site: Djou wins GOP nomination for Hawaii US House seat. August 12, 2012. September 29, 2012. Associated Press. RealClearPolitics.
  7. Web site: Mazie Hirono to seek Akaka's seat. May 19, 2011. May 20, 2011. Politico. David. Catanese.
  8. Web site: Tulsi Gabbard Running to Succeed Hirono in Hawaii. May 26, 2011. May 26, 2011. Roll Call. Kyle. Trygstad.
  9. Web site: Tulsi Gabbard announces candidacy for U.S. Congress . May 27, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120403005639/http://www.khon2.com/news/local/story/Tulsi-Gabbard-announces-candidacy-for-U-S-Congress/8JxmuXAT2EeJnbv8E0jkGw.cspx . April 3, 2012 . dead . mdy-all .
  10. Web site: Hilo attorney Marx announces U.S. House candidacy. November 3, 2011. November 8, 2011. Honolulu Star-Advertiser. https://web.archive.org/web/20141017063020/http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/133209423.html. October 17, 2014. dead. mdy-all.
  11. Web site: Former Honolulu Mayor Hannemann to run for House. August 30, 2011. August 30, 2011. Ballot Box. Cameron. Joseph.
  12. Web site: Mufi Hannemann Announces Open-Seat House Bid in Hawaii. August 30, 2011. August 30, 2011. Roll Call. Kyle. Trygstad.
  13. Web site: Office of Hawaiian Affairs chief advocate announces candidacy for 2nd Congressional District. August 10, 2011. August 10, 2011. Daily Reporter.
  14. Web site: Gabbard upsets Hannemann. August 11, 2012. September 29, 2012. Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Gordon Y.K.. Pang.
  15. Web site: Duckworth not considering run for Hawaii posts. May 31, 2011. June 1, 2011. Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Nelson. Daranciang.
  16. Web site: 'A possible path'. August 13, 2011. August 16, 2011. Honolulu Star-Advertiser. October 4, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111004052438/http://blogs.starbulletin.com/inpolitics/a-possible-path/. dead.
  17. News: Gutierrez. Ben. Hannemann, Gabbard trade jabs in Congressional debate. November 11, 2012. July 8, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20140301005735/http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/18974945/2nd-congressional-district-debate-thursda. March 1, 2014. dead. mdy-all.
  18. News: LaFrance. Adrienne. Tulsi Gabbard's Leftward Journey. November 11, 2012. Jan 17, 2012.
  19. Tulsi Gabbard . TulsiGabbard. 232973021709737985 . August 7, 2012 . @MAUITIME Yes, and if elected to Congress, I will work to repeal DOMA, and co-sponsor Respect for Marriage Act #NOH8 #LGBT . October 11, 2012 .
  20. News: Weems. Mickey. Tulsi Gabbard's Moment of Truth. November 11, 2012. Expression Magazine. July 5, 2012.
  21. Tulsi Gabbard . Congressional Debate - Tulsi Gabbard . Hawaii News Now . Honolulu, HI . July 10, 2012.
  22. Tulsi Gabbard . Tulsi Gabbard files complaint against Mufi Hannemann's spending . KITV News . Honolulu, HI . July 10, 2012.
  23. Hawaii Congressional District 2 Debate on June 5, 2012 . May 31, 2013.
  24. News: Levine. Michael. Civil Beat Poll - Stunning Turnaround In Hawaii's CD2 Race. November 12, 2012. June 18, 2012.
  25. Web site: Tsuji. Erika. Leading nonpartisan PAC for women endorses Tulsi Gabbard for Congress. . November 11, 2012. October 25, 2011.
  26. Web site: Tulsi Gabbard . November 11, 2012 . November 12, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121112150823/http://emilyslist.org/what/candidates/tulsi-gabbard . dead .
  27. News: Pignataro. Anthony. MauiTime's 2012 Hawaii Primary Election Endorsements. November 11, 2012. August 9, 2012.
  28. News: Pang. Gordon Y.K.. Gabbard Upsets Hanneman. November 12, 2012. Honolulu Star-Advertiser. August 11, 2012.
  29. Tulsi Gabbard, Suzanne Malveaux . Tulsi Gabbard, one to watch at the DNC . CNN . Charlotte, NC . September 4, 2012.
  30. News: Tulsi Gabbard Post Primary Election. November 11, 2012. August 13, 2012. KITV TV.
  31. News: Sakahara. Tim. Tulsi Gabbard resigns, open seat generates interest. November 11, 2012. August 16, 2012. Hawaii News Now.
  32. Web site: Handyman hopes to go from homeless to Congress. August 23, 2012. September 29, 2012. Hawaii News Now. Tim. Sakahara.
  33. Web site: Hawaii's Matt DiGeronimo: Congressional candidate and a real American hero. July 10, 2012. The Washington Times. Daniel. Gracia.
  34. Web site: (Un)ambition. August 16, 2011. August 18, 2011. Honolulu Star-Advertiser. October 4, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111004052513/http://blogs.starbulletin.com/inpolitics/unambition/. dead.

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