• The state of Hawaii sent its four electoral votes to eventual winner Barack Obama, who was born in the state. Throughout the campaign, he held a consistent and strong lead over John McCain in the state.Rasmussen Reports: Election 2008: Hawaii Presidential Election (October 24, 2008) Hawaii has only voted for a republican in a national election on two occasions since becoming a state. In the past four elections Hawaii has consistently voted democrat.US News and World Report: Hawaii Caucuses Facts...

• 1. 62% of voters picked "the economy" as their number 1 concernCNN: Economy most important issue, polls show (November 4, 2008)
  2. 10% of voters picked "Iraq" as number 1 concernCNN: Economy most important issue, polls show (November 4, 2008)
  3. Electoral votes: 4
  4. Polls open: 7:00 a.m.
  5. Current polls: Obama 61.9%, McCain 31.2%Pollster.com: 2008 Hawaii Presidential General Election: McCain vs. Obama
  6. Registered voters: 647,238 US News and World Report: Hawaii Caucuses Facts...
  7. Democratic Primary/Caucus winner: Barack Obama
  8. Republican Primary/Caucus winner: John McCain

• Past Hawaii Winners

  1. 2004: John Kerry
  2. 2000: Al Gore
  3. 1996: Bill Clinton
  4. 1992: Bill Clinton

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