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2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| election_name | 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii |
| country | Hawaii |
| type | legislative |
| ongoing | no |
| previous_election | 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii |
| previous_year | 2004 |
| election_date | November 7, 2006 |
| next_election | 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii |
| next_year | 2008 |
| seats_for_election | All 2 Hawaii seats to the United States House of Representatives |
| party1 | Democratic Party (United States) |
| last_election1 | **2** |
| seats1 | **2** |
| seat_change1 | |
| popular_vote1 | **219,810** |
| percentage1 | **65.04%** |
| swing1 | 2.17% |
| party2 | Republican Party (United States) |
| last_election2 | 0 |
| seats2 | 0 |
| seat_change2 | |
| popular_vote2 | 118,134 |
| percentage2 | 34.95% |
| swing2 | 0.68% |
| map_image | 2006 United States House of Representatives Election in Hawaii results map by county.svg |
| map_size | 300px |
| map_caption | County results |
| **Democratic:** |
Democratic:
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.
Overview
| United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii, 2006 | Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats | +/– |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 219,810 | 65.04% | 2 | — | |
| Republican | 118,134 | 34.96% | 0 | — | |
| **Totals** | **337,944** | **100.00%** | **2** | **—** |
District 1

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 | November 6, 2006 | |
| Rothenberg | November 6, 2006 | |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | November 6, 2006 | |
| Real Clear Politics | November 7, 2006 | |
| CQ Politics | November 7, 2006 |
District 2

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 | November 6, 2006 | |
| Rothenberg | November 6, 2006 | |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | November 6, 2006 | |
| Real Clear Politics | November 7, 2006 | |
| CQ Politics | November 7, 2006 |
References
References
- "Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives".
- (6 November 2006). "2006 Competitive House Race Chart". Cook Political Report.
- (6 November 2006). "2006 House Ratings". The Rothenberg Political Report.
- (6 November 2006). "2006 House". Sabato's Crystal Ball.
- (7 November 2006). "Battle for the House of Representatives". Real Clear Politics.
- "Balance of Power Scorecard: House". Congressional Quarterly Inc.
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