2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii
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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.
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November 7, 2006
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All 2 Hawaii seats to the United States House of Representatives | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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County results Democratic: 60–70% 70–80% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Overview
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| Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats | +/– | |
| Democratic | 219,810 | 65.04% | 2 | — | |
| Republican | 118,134 | 34.96% | 0 | — | |
| Totals | 337,944 | 100.00% | 2 | — | |
District 1
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November 7, 2006
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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 |
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| 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 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| 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
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November 7, 2006
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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 |
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| 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 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Mazie Hirono | 106,906 | 61.04 | |
| Republican | Bob Hogue | 68,244 | 38.96 | |
| Total votes | 175,150 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||