1900 Hawaii elections
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The Hawaiian Organic Act integrated Hawaii as a territory of the United States and required the first territorial elections to be held on November 6, 1900.[1]
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November 6, 1900
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1 Delegate to Congress 15 Territorial Senators 30 Territorial Representatives |
The elections were for Delegate to Congress, territorial senators and territorial representatives. The Governor of Hawaii was a position appointed by the U.S. president,[2] and county government would not be approved until 1905.[3] Voters selected a delegate for the remaining 'unexpired' term of the 56th Congress and a delegate for the full term of the 57th Congress. Results are held by the Hawai'i State Archives.[4]
Multi-Member Districts
Territorial senators and representatives were elected from multi-member districts according to the Hawaiian Organic Act as follows.
Senatorial Districts
| District | Administrative Division | Legal Description | Number Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Hawaii | "The island of Hawaii." | 4 |
| 2nd | Maui | "The islands of Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe." | 3 |
| 3rd | Oahu | "The island of Oahu." | 6 |
| 4th | Kauai | "The islands of Kauai and Niihau." | 2 |
| TOTAL | 15 | ||
Representative Districts
| District | Administrative Division | Legal Description | Number Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Hawaii | "That portion of the island of Hawaii known as Puna, Hilo, and Hamakua." | 4 |
| 2nd | Hawaii | "That portion of the island of Hawaii known as Kau, Kona, and Kohala." | 4 |
| 3rd | Maui | "The islands of Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe." | 6 |
| 4th | Oahu | "That portion of the island of Oahu lying east and south of Nuuanu street and a line drawn in extension thereof from the Nuuanu Pali to Mokapu Point." | 6 |
| 5th | Oahu | "That portion of the island of Oahu lying west and north of the fourth district." | 6 |
| 6th | Kauai | "The islands of Kauai and Niihau." | 4 |
| TOTAL | 30 | ||
Election Results
Delegate to 56th Congress (Unexpired Term)
| Candidate and Affiliation[5] | Votes by Representative District[6] | Total Votes | Vote Share | Result | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st (Hawai'i) | 2nd (Hawai'i) | 3rd (Maui) | 4th (Oahu) | 5th (Oahu) | 6th (Kaua'i) | ||||
| Wilcox, R. W. (I) | 549 | 530 | 711 | 879 | 1,095 | 319 | 4,083 | 42.58% | Elected |
| Parker, Samuel (R) | 414 | 468 | 581 | 1,380 | 843 | 170 | 3,856 | 40.21% | Defeated |
| Kawananakoa, D. (D) | 156 | 173 | 388 | 466 | 320 | 147 | 1,650 | 17.21% | Defeated |
| TOTAL | 1,119 | 1,171 | 1,680 | 2,725 | 2,258 | 636 | 9,589 | 100.00% | - |
Delegate to 57th Congress (Full Term)
| Candidate and Affiliation | Votes by Representative District[6] | Total Votes | Vote Share | Result | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st (Hawai'i) | 2nd (Hawai'i) | 3rd (Maui) | 4th (Oahu) | 5th (Oahu) | 6th (Kaua'i) | ||||
| Wilcox, R. W. () | 544 | 546 | 714 | 888 | 1,097 | 321 | 4,108 | 42.75% | Elected |
| Parker, Samuel () | 419 | 464 | 580 | 1,381 | 837 | 164 | 3,845 | 40.01% | Defeated |
| Kawananakoa, D. () | 152 | 166 | 393 | 476 | 319 | 150 | 1,656 | 17.23% | Defeated |
| TOTAL | 1,115 | 1,176 | 1,687 | 2,745 | 2,253 | 635 | 9,609 | 100.00% | - |
| Candidate and Affiliation[5][8] | Election Expenses[9] | Votes | Vote Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John T. Brown (D, I) | $90.95 | 988 | 12% | Elected |
| J. B. Kaohi (I) | $23.50 | 887 | 10.77% | Elected |
| Dr. Nicholas Russel (I) | $77.50 | 873 | 10.6% | Elected |
| J. D. Paris (R) | $60 | 809 | 9.83% | Elected |
| H. L. Holstein (R) | $40 | 745 | 9.05% | Defeated |
| Palmer P. Woods (D) | $155 | 714 | 8.67% | Defeated |
| Henry West (I) | $49.75 | 712 | 8.65% | Defeated |
| A. B. Loebenstein (R) | $315 | 591 | 7.18% | Defeated |
| S. L. Desha (I, R) | $56.15 | 571 | 6.94% | Defeated |
| Sam. Kauhane (D) | $87 | 538 | 6.53% | Defeated |
| C. R. Blacow (R) | 364 | 4.42% | Defeated | |
| C. Kaiaiki (?) | 242 | 2.94% | Defeated | |
| H. S. Rickard (D) | $5 | 199 | 2.42% | Defeated |
| TOTAL | 8,233 | 100.00% |
| Candidate and Affiliation[10] | Election Expenses[9] | Votes | Vote Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiue, Samuel (I) | $26.25 | 746 | 15.7% | Elected |
| Baldwin H. P. (R) | $15.50 | 711 | 14.96% | Elected |
| White, WM. (I) | $25 | 639 | 13.45% | Elected |
| Cockett, C. B. (I) | $25 | 590 | 12.42% | Defeated |
| Kepoikai, A. N. (R) | $350 | 584 | 12.29% | Defeated |
| Reuter, M. H. (R) | $5 | 469 | 9.87% | Defeated |
| Cornwell, W. H. (D) | $140 | 386 | 8.12% | Defeated |
| Clark, Thos. (D) | â | 327 | 6.88% | Defeated |
| Lyons, T. B. (D) | â | 300 | 6.31% | Defeated |
| TOTAL | 4,752 | 100.00% |
| Candidate and Affiliation | Election Expenses[9] | Votes | Vote Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown, Cecil () | $25 | 2,175 | 7.72% | Elected |
| Crabbe, Clarence () | $25 | 2,081 | 7.39% | Elected |
| Achi, W. C. () | $270 | 2,017 | 7.16% | Elected |
| Kalauokalani, D. () | $154 | 1,993 | 7.08% | Elected |
| Carter, George R. () | $25 | 1,983[11] | 7.04% | Elected |
| Kanuha, David () | $53 | 1,871 | 6.64% | Elected |
| Pua, S. K. () | $157.50 | 1,845 | 6.55% | Defeated |
| Kaulia, J. K. () | $207 | 1,812 | 6.43% | Defeated |
| Pahia, Frank () | $109.25 | 1,808[12] | 6.4% | Defeated |
| Boyd, R. N. () | $297 | 1,747 | 6.2% | Defeated |
| Waterhouse, H. () | $99.25 | 1,671 | 5.93% | Defeated |
| Rowe, E. C. () | $182.50 | 1,552[13] | 5.51% | Defeated |
| Carter, J. O. () | $42.70 | 1,309 | 4.65% | Defeated |
| Isenberg, D. P. R. Jr. () | $48 | 1,087 | 3.86% | Defeated |
| Holt, J. D. Jr. () | $25 | 926 | 3.29% | Defeated |
| Auld, William () | 804 | 2.85% | Defeated | |
| Fernandez, Abraham () | $25 | 755 | 2.68% | Defeated |
| Lilikalani, E. K. () | $00 | 592 | 2.1% | Defeated |
| Bipikane, S. W. () | 141 | 0.5% | Defeated | |
| TOTAL | 28,169 | 100.00% |
| Candidate and Affiliation | Election Expenses[9] | Votes | Vote Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakapaahu, Luka () | $31.50 | 317 | 26.57% | Elected |
| Kahilina, I. H. () | $26.30 | 299 | 25.06% | Elected |
| Wilcox, G. N. () | â | 244 | 20.45% | Defeated |
| Rice W. H. () | â | 195[14] | 16.35% | Defeated |
| Bishop, C. H. () | 138 | 11.57% | Defeated | |
| TOTAL | 1,193 | 100.00% |
| Candidate and Affiliation[5][8] | Election Expenses[9] | Votes | Vote Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. H. Makekau (D, I) | $27 | 666 | 16.53% | Elected |
| S. H. Haaheo (D, I) | $36.50 | 634 | 15.74% | Elected |
| Wm. B. Nailima (D, I) | $33.35 | 623 | 15.47% | Elected |
| J. Ewaliko (I) | $35.50 | 590 | 14.65% | Elected |
| Jas. D. Lewis (R) | 363 | 9.01% | Defeated | |
| R. H. Rycroft (R) | 356 | 8.84% | Defeated | |
| Chas. Williams (R) | $50 | 316 | 7.85% | Defeated |
| Jas. Mattoon (R) | $18.10 | 265 | 6.58% | Defeated |
| Wm. N. Purdy (D) | $5 | 134 | 3.33% | Defeated |
| K. M. Koahou (?) | $10.10[15] | 81 | 2.01% | Defeated |
| TOTAL | 4,028 | 100.00% |
| Candidate and Affiliation[5][8] | Election Expenses[9] | Votes | Vote Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. A. Fraser (R) | $160 | 199 | 4.53% | Elected |
| G. P. Kamauoha (R) | $32 | 434 | 9.88% | Elected |
| J. C. Lenhart (R) | 262 | 5.97% | Elected | |
| Julian Monsarratt (R, I) | $227 | 518 | 11.8% | Elected |
| H. M. Kaniho (D, I) | $21.75 | 555 | 12.64% | Defeated |
| J. W. Keliikoa (D, I) | $31.50 | 547 | 12.46% | Defeated |
| J. H. S. Martin (D) | $16[16] | 260 | 5.92% | Defeated |
| S. H. K. Ne (D) | $45 | 61 | 1.39% | Defeated |
| J. K. Kekaula (I) | $77 | 491 | 11.18% | Defeated |
| C. G. Naope (I) | $59 | 408 | 9.29% | Defeated |
| Wm. Wright (?) | $183.50 | 400 | 9.11% | Defeated |
| S. D. Kanehailua (?) | $16.25 | 216 | 4.92% | Defeated |
| H. P. K. Malulani (?) | $11.75 | 40 | 0.91% | Defeated |
| TOTAL | 4,391 | 100.00% |
| Candidate and Affiliation[10] | Election Expenses[9] | Votes | Vote Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckley, F. W. (I) | $50 | 799 | 9.01% | Elected |
| Hihio, J. K. (I) | $25 | 690 | 7.78% | Elected |
| Kawaihoa, Solomon (I) | $50 | 639 | 7.21% | Elected |
| Dickey, C. H. (R) | â | 604 | 6.81% | Elected |
| Ahulii, Iokua (I) | $35.25 | 595 | 6.71% | Elected |
| Kauimakaole G. P. (I) | â | 590 | 6.65% | Elected |
| Pali, Philip (R) | â | 575 | 6.48% | Defeated |
| Hons, Geo. (R) | $9.40 | 559 | 6.3% | Defeated |
| Kahaulelio, D. H. (R) | â | 542 | 6.11% | Defeated |
| Nakila, J. K. (R) | 535 | 6.03% | Defeated | |
| Long, Henry (?) | 501 | 5.65% | Defeated | |
| Kahaulelio, D. Kalei (I) | $35 | 387 | 4.36% | Defeated |
| Hayselden, F. H. (D) | 381 | 4.3% | Defeated | |
| Nui J. Hapai (?) | $30 | 360 | 4.06% | Defeated |
| Richardson, John (D) | â | 336 | 3.79% | Defeated |
| Forsyth, A. K. (?) | 331 | 3.73% | Defeated | |
| Naki, Paia (?) | â | 327 | 3.69% | Defeated |
| Eldredge, D. P. (?) | 117 | 1.32% | Defeated | |
| TOTAL | 8,868 | 100.00% |
| Candidate and Affiliation | Election Expenses[9] | Votes | Vote Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilfillan, A. F. () | $25 | 1,286 | 8.49% | Elected |
| Hoogs, William H. () | $25 | 1,277 | 8.43% | Elected |
| Robertson, A. G. M. () | $73.50 | 1,235 | 8.16% | Elected |
| Aylett, William () | $95 | 1,157 | 7.64% | Elected |
| Kumalae, Jonah () | $109.25 | 1,091[17] | 7.21% | Elected |
| Keiki, J. W. () | $35 | 1,016 | 6.71% | Elected |
| Quinn, J. C. () | $103.50 | 914 | 6.04% | Defeated |
| Kalauokalani, D. Jr. () | $154 | 903 | 5.96% | Defeated |
| Kailimai, M. H. () | 814 | 5.38% | Defeated | |
| Nakookoo, J. K. () | $25 | 782 | 5.16% | Defeated |
| Meheula, Solomon () | $132 | 751 | 4.96% | Defeated |
| Clark, J. K. () | $49 | 743 | 4.91% | Defeated |
| Macfarlane, E. C. () | $56.95 | 650[18] | 4.29% | Defeated |
| Wise, John H. () | $00 | 567 | 3.74% | Defeated |
| Camara, J. M. () | $34.50 | 524 | 3.46% | Defeated |
| Booth, C. W. () | $25 | 510 | 3.37% | Defeated |
| Bush, John E. () | $25 | 462 | 3.05% | Defeated |
| Spencer, S. W. () | $25 | 340 | 2.25% | Defeated |
| Haiola, P. () | 119 | 0.79% | Defeated | |
| TOTAL | 15,141 | 100.00% |
| Candidate and Affiliation | Election Expenses[9] | Votes | Vote Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makainai J. P. () | $98 | 1,172 | 9.17% | Elected |
| Mahoe, S. K. () | $216.50 | 1,014 | 7.93% | Elected |
| Mossman, William () | $160 | 991 | 7.75% | Elected |
| Emmeluth, J. () | $211 | 988 | 7.73% | Elected |
| Prendergast, J. K. () | $150 | 970 | 7.59% | Elected |
| Paele, James K. () | $40.25 | 874 | 6.84% | Elected |
| Lane, John () | $25 | 729 | 5.7% | Defeated |
| Kaulukou, J. L. () | $25 | 723 | 5.66% | Defeated |
| Johnson, Enoch () | $62.50 | 718 | 5.62% | Defeated |
| Hitchcock, H. R. () | $00 | 716 | 5.6% | Defeated |
| McCandless, L. L. () | $25 | 702 | 5.49% | Defeated |
| Coelho, W. J. () | $00 | 634 | 4.96% | Defeated |
| Damon, S. M. () | $25 | 593[19] | 4.64% | Defeated |
| Harvey, Frank () | $25 | 457 | 3.58% | Defeated |
| Brown, Frank () | $26 | 405 | 3.17% | Defeated |
| Holt, R. W. () | 353 | 2.76% | Defeated | |
| Mossman, H. J. () | $25 | 342 | 2.68% | Defeated |
| Poepoe, J. Mokuohai () | $45 | 175 | 1.37% | Defeated |
| Markham, George () | 139 | 1.09% | Defeated | |
| Mikalemi, Edward B. () | $25 | 86 | 0.67% | Defeated |
| TOTAL | 12,781 | 100.00% |
| Candidate and Affiliation | Election Expenses[9] | Votes | Vote Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puuki, R. () | $26 | 321 | 13.8% | Elected |
| Akina, J. Apukai () | $55.50 | 291 | 12.51% | Elected |
| Wilcox, S. W. () | â | 257 | 11.05% | Elected |
| Kaauwai, Isaia K. () | $27 | 244 | 10.49% | Elected |
| Leleiwi, J. B. Kalealeole () | $25.70 | 224 | 9.63% | Defeated |
| Kaili, S. K. () | $185 | 166 | 7.14% | Defeated |
| Knudsen, Eric A. () | $25 | 135 | 5.8% | Defeated |
| Kaeo, S. K. () | 131 | 5.63% | Defeated | |
| Blake, Charles () | $5[15] | 123 | 5.29% | Defeated |
| Kalawaia, D. L. () | $25.30 | 114 | 4.9% | Defeated |
| Mika, A. K. () | 102 | 4.39% | Defeated | |
| Sheldon, W. J. () | $45 | 100 | 4.3% | Defeated |
| Puni, Joseph () | $40 | 65 | 2.79% | Defeated |
| Waialeale, Robert () | â | 41[20] | 1.76% | Defeated |
| Wenner, William () | 12 | 0.52% | Defeated | |
| TOTAL | 2,326 | 100.00% |