United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii, 2008

United States House of Representatives District 1

November 4, 2008

Nominee Neil Abercrombie Steve Tataii Li Zhao Party Democratic Republican Libertarian Popular vote 154,208 38,115 7,594 Percentage 77.14% 19.07% 3.8%

U.S. Representative before election Neil Abercrombie Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Neil Abercrombie Democratic

United States House of Representatives District 2

November 4, 2008

Nominee Mazie Hirono Roger B. Evans Shaun Stenshol Party Democratic Republican Independent Popular vote 165,748 44,425 4,042 Percentage 76.06% 20.39% 1.85%   Nominee Jeff Mallan Party Libertarian Popular vote 3,699 Percentage 1.7%

U.S. Representative before election Mazie Hirono Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Mazie Hirono Democratic

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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

District 1

Hawaiʻi'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. CQ Politics forecasted the race as "Safe Democrat".

District 2

Hawaiʻi'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. CQ Politics forecasted the race as "Safe Democrat".

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.org