2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii

The 2006 congressional elections in Hawaii were held on November 7, 2006, to determine who was to represent the state of Hawaii in the United States House of Representatives for the 111th Congress. Hawaii has two seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms.

2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii

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All 2 Hawaii seats to the United States House of Representatives
Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican Last election 2 0 Seats won 2 0 Seat change Popular vote 219,810 118,134 Percentage 65.04% 34.95% Swing 2.17% 0.68%
County results Democratic:      60–70%      70–80%

Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii, 2006[1]
Party		Votes	Percentage	Seats	+/–
	Democratic	219,810	65.04%	2	—
	Republican	118,134	34.96%	0	—
Totals		337,944	100.00%	2	—

District 1

United States House of Representatives District 1

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Nominee Neil Abercrombie Noah Hough Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 112,904 48,890 Percentage 69.78% 30.22%

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

See also: Hawaii's 1st congressional district

Incumbent Democrat Neil Abercrombie defeated Republican Richard Hough. This district covers the southern portion of the island, city, and county of Honolulu.

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report[2]	Safe D	November 6, 2006
Rothenberg[3]	Safe D	November 6, 2006
Sabato's Crystal Ball[4]	Safe D	November 6, 2006
Real Clear Politics[5]	Safe D	November 7, 2006
CQ Politics[6]	Safe D	November 7, 2006

Hawaii's 1st congressional district election, 2006

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Neil Abercrombie (incumbent)	112,904	69.78
	Republican	Noah Hough	48,890	30.22
Total votes			161,794	100.00
	Democratic hold

District 2

United States House of Representatives District 2

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Nominee Mazie Hirono Bob Hogue Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 106,906 68,244 Percentage 61.04% 38.96%

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

See also: Hawaii's 2nd congressional district

Incumbent Democrat Ed Case decided to retire, in order to run for the U.S. Senate. Democrat Mazie Hirono, a former Lieutenant Governor, defeated Republican Bob Hogue, a State Senator. She became the first Buddhist to be elected to the U.S. Congress.

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report[2]	Safe D	November 6, 2006
Rothenberg[3]	Safe D	November 6, 2006
Sabato's Crystal Ball[4]	Safe D	November 6, 2006
Real Clear Politics[5]	Safe D	November 7, 2006
CQ Politics[6]	Safe D	November 7, 2006

Hawaii's 2nd congressional district election, 2006

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Mazie Hirono	106,906	61.04
	Republican	Bob Hogue	68,244	38.96
Total votes			175,150	100.00
	Democratic hold