On November 2nd, elections were held for the office Governor of the state of Hawaii. Democrat Neil Abercrombie won the election with 59% of the votes.The newly elected Governor has served in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2010/bios/#1587His opponent, Republican Duke Aiona, has been serving as the state's Lieutenant Governor since 2002. http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2010/bios/#13472

Elections were also held for the state's Senate seat. Long time Democratic incumbent Daniel Inouye, won his seat for another term by capturing 75% of the total votes and beating Republican challenger Cam Cavasso with a 54% margin.http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2010/results/individual/#mapSHI Senator Inouye has served in the Senate House since 1962.http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2010/bios/#1714

In the House elections, Democratic incumbent Mazie Hirono took 72% of the votes to beat Republican challenger John Willoughby. Republican incumbent Charles Djou also sought reelection and lost to Democratic candidate Collen Hanabusa who won by a 6% margin. http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2010/results/main.results/#H

Hawaii, the 50th state in America, joined the Union in August 1959. In 1960, the state had three electoral votes in the 1960 election. After that election, the state received an additional electoral vote making its total four. Hawaii is considered a “blue” state having voted Democratic in every election with the exception of two. In 1972 and again in 1984, the state gave wins to Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan. In 2008, Hawaiian native Barack Obama won by a landslide against John McCain by a 72% to 27% margin.http://www.270towin.com/states/Hawaii In fact, Hawaii is the only state that gave then-candidate Obama more than 70% of the vote.

The filing deadline for potential candidates is July 20, 2010. The 2010 primary elections will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.http://www.uselections.com/hi/hi.htm

Active Candidates for Governor

• Duke Aiona (R): Lt. Governor, Ex-Circuit Court Judge and Attorney
• Jason Carroll (R): Ex-State Senator, Ex-State GOP Chair, Attorney, 2002 Candidate & 2000 U.S. Senate Nominee
• Lancelot Lincoln (R)
• Christopher Steele (R): Businessman & Environmental Compliance Consultant
• Neil Abercrombie (D): Congressman, Ex-State Senator, Ex-State Representative, Ex-Honolulu City Councilman & Ex-College Professor
• Mufi Hannemann (D): Honolulu Mayor, Ex-State Economic Development Director & 1986/1990 Congressional Candidate
• Miles Shiratori (D): Lifeguard Instructor
• Van Tanabe (D): 2002 and 2006 Candidate
• Daniel Cunningham (Independent): Ex-Chiropractor, "Free Electricity" Advocate & 2002 and 2006 Candidate
• Chris Britos (Independent)
• Anthony Clapes (Independent)
• Paul Manner (Independent): 2006 Governor Candidate
• Thomas Pollard (Independent)
• Grayson Wideman (Independent)

Active U.S. Senator Candidates

• Andy Woerner (D): Dive Shop Manager
• John Roco (R): Counselor, Former Adjunct Faculty, Researcher
• Lloyd "Jeff" Mallan (Libertarian): Writer, Website Developer, Peace Corps Veteran & Frequent Candidate
• Jeff Jarrett (Independent): Businessman & Community Activist

Active U.S. Congress Candidates

• C. Kaui Jochanan Amsterdam (R): 2008 Candidate & 2006 US Senator Candidate
• Charles "Googie" Collins (R)
• Douglas Crum (R)
• John "Raghu" Giuffre (R): Realtor
• Vinny Browne (D): Minister, Ex-Police Officer & Community Activist
• Ed Case (D): Ex-Congressman, Ex-State House Majority Leader, Attorney, 2002 Candidate & 2006 U.S. Senate Candidate
• Rafael "Del" Del Castillo (D): Attorney
• Colleen Hanabusa (D): State Senate President, Attorney & 2003 and 2006 Candidate
• Phil Lee (D): Attorney, Business Consultant & 2002/2008 State Rep. Candidate
• Jim Brewer (Independent): Television Producer, Educator
• Karl Moseley (Independent)
• Kalaeloa Strode (Independent)
• Steve Tataii (Independent):Conflict Resolution Consultant, Teacher, Attorney

• U.S. House, District 1
  • Winner: Neil Abercrombie (D, Incumbent)
• U.S. House, District 2
  • Winner: Mazie Hirono (D, Incumbent)

1. 2004: John Kerry
2. 2000: Al Gore
3. 1996: Bill Clinton
4. 1992: Bill Clinton
5. 1988: Michael Dukakis
6. 1984: Ronald Reagan
7. 1980: Jimmy Carter
8. 1976: Jimmy Carter
9. 1972: Richard Nixon
10. 1968: Hubert Humphrey

Hawaii's four electoral votes went to Barack Obama, a native of the state who had consistent support there. Democrats have won every presidential election in Hawaii, except for two, since the island became a state.US News and World Report: Hawaii Caucuses Facts... In 1972, Hawaii supported Richard Nixon. In 1984, Hawaii's electoral votes went to Ronald Reagan, in addition to every other state and district aside from Minnesota and Washington, DC.

• Margin of victory: 72% to 27%
• MSNBC: Hawaii election results

{{:Hawaii Exit Polls}}

• Winner of Hawaii Gubernatorial Election: Linda Lingle
• Margin of victory: 62% to 35%
• Winner of Hawaii Senate Seat: Daniel Akaka
• Margin of victory: 61% to 37%
• CNN: Hawaii Election Results 2006

• 2004 Presidential Election Winner: George W. Bush

• Winner of Hawaii's Four Electoral Votes: John Kerry
• Margin of victory: 54% to 45%

• Winner of Hawaii Senate Seat: Daniel Inouye
• Margin of victory: 76% to 21%
• CNN: Hawaii Election Results 2004