Incumbent Democrat
Neil Abercrombie defeated Republican Richard Hough. This district covers the southern portion of the island, city, and county of
Honolulu.
Hawaii's 1st congressional district election, 2006
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.
Hawaii's 2nd congressional district election, 2006