Hawaii State Primary Voting: Democrats Seek Victory in Senate and House Primaries
Hawaii state primary voting ends Saturday, with candidates for Congress and the Legislature vying to be nominated by their respective parties. The primaries are crucial for Democrats in their quest to secure victories in November and maintain control of both chambers of Congress before the next presidential administration.
Senate Race: Hirono Expected to Secure Democratic Nomination
The focus of the primary is the Senate race, where Democrat Mazie Hirono is seeking a third term. Hirono is expected to easily win the primary, with challengers Ron Curtis and Clyde Luhmann lagging behind in campaign funding and support. The Republican nominee will emerge from a six-way primary, with Adriel Lam and Bob McDermott as the front-runners.
House Primaries and Legislative Races: A Look at the Contenders
In the House primaries, incumbent Democrats face challenges, while in the Legislature, Speaker Scott Saiki is up against former State Board of Education member Kim Coco Iwamoto. The primary will determine the nominees for Hawaii’s 25 state Senate seats and 51 state House seats, where Democrats currently hold strong majorities.
As the state primary election approaches, all eyes are on Hawaii as voters prepare to cast their ballots on Saturday. Stay tuned for updates on the results and the candidates who will advance to the general election in November.
