Ed Case wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Hawaii's 1st Congressional District
Case leaned on seniority and committee power as he led Keohokalole 57% to 34% in the Democratic primary, according to state election counts.
- On Saturday, incumbent U.S. Rep. Ed Case defeated state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole in the Democratic primary for Hawai'i's 1st Congressional District, winning 57.3% to 34.2% according to official tallies.
- The contest drew national attention pitting an established incumbent against a younger, more progressive challenger, with Keohokalole positioning himself as a changemaker while Case emphasized his legislative seniority and committee experience.
- Keohokalole repeatedly criticized Case for voting for an early version of the SAVE Act and remaining silent on immigration enforcement, while Case raised about $1 million largely from defense and sugar industry political action committees.
- While Case spent election day sign-waving alone through the district, Keohokalole hosted a watch party at Sacred Hearts Academy with supporters and Tahitian dancers that grew quiet as early results came in.
- In the separate 2nd Congressional District race, U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda secured 84% of the vote and will face Republican Brenton Awa in the November general election.
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