Hawaii's 1st Congressional District election, 2026

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Hawaii's 1st Congressional District
General election
Election details
Filing deadline: June 2, 2026
Primary: August 8, 2026 General: November 3, 2026
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Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in Hawaii
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Cook Political Report: Solid Democratic DDHQ and The Hill: Pending Inside Elections: Solid Democratic Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Democratic
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Candidates and election results

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House Hawaii District 1

Incumbent Ed Case, Maxwell Frazier, Perry Gregg, and Jarrett Keohokalole are running in the general election for U.S. House Hawaii District 1 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Ed Case (D)
		Maxwell Frazier (D)
		Perry Gregg (D)
		Jarrett Keohokalole (D)

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Maxwell Frazier

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I’m Maxwell Frazier, a Navy veteran, builder, and lifelong advocate for service and community. I grew up learning discipline and teamwork through scouting, where I first understood the importance of leadership and service above self. As a kid, I threw myself into just about every sport you could imagine — from American football to what the rest of the world calls real football, to martial arts and even go-kart racing. Those experiences taught me resilience, strategy, and the value of perseverance. I studied at Daytona State College and plan to continue my education at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, where I’ve applied to begin in Spring 2026 while I campaign. At Daytona State, I wasn’t afraid to stand up for what I believed in — from joining Greenpeace in protest to organizing for clean oceans and environmental accountability. My Navy service cemented my commitment to duty, honor, and defending the freedoms we all share. Today, I carry those lessons into my work as a builder of communities — not just through finance and policy, but through showing up for people. I’m running for Congress because I believe Hawai‘i deserves leaders who put people first — leaders who will fight to bring down the cost of living, protect our environment, and ensure that Washington respects the sovereignty and voice of Hawai‘i in shaping our future."

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Key Messages

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Children can’t learn if they’re hungry or if the food they eat makes them sick. I will fight for the Honest Education Act to ensure our schools provide honest, world-class education — and pair that with reform of the FDA so families can trust the food on their tables. While Europe and Mexico require clear warnings — like the black octagon labels that alert families to high sugar, salt, or fat — the U.S. too often allows corporations to decide what’s safe. Our children deserve better. I will fight for stronger nutrition standards, fair food pricing, and policies that make healthy meals affordable. Building strong families begins with honest education and food security that protects kids, not corporate profits.

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We all deserve leaders who are accountable, visible, and unafraid to let the people see how decisions are made. I will use social media to enforce transparency, posting votes, budgets, and explanations so the public can hold me accountable in real time. Washington’s TikTok ban is more than a tech issue — it’s about silencing a platform they cannot control, echoing restrictions we’ve seen in countries like Nepal. That is not democracy. Free expression and open information are vital to a healthy republic. I will fight against censorship, end pay-to-play politics, and ensure government remains answerable to the people, not hidden behind closed doors.

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As a Navy veteran, I know Hawai‘i is the front line of both opportunity and responsibility. Protecting our future means investing in renewable energy, defending our oceans, and making sure your culture and sovereignty are never treated as afterthoughts. Washington must respect Hawai‘i as more than a base — you are a people, a history, and a living culture. I will push for policies that strengthen our defense while also securing our environment and economy. That includes sustainable infrastructure, support for local agriculture, and protecting Pacific partnerships. Hawai‘i’s voice matters, and I will ensure it is heard and respected at every level of government.

Perry Gregg

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "Feminist, raised in Evanston, Illinois by mother Doris Jefferson, teacher and father Lucius P. Gregg, Jr. the fourth African American graduate of the Naval Academy. Perry Emeritus Board Member Women Organized to Make Abuse Nonexistent, Inc. (W.O.M.A.N., Inc.) San Francisco (1st man), former VP Harvard Club of San Francisco & Board Member, Advisory Board Member Taproot Foundation. Former Engineering Manager at Apple, Director of Software at NeXT (Steve Jobs direct report), Director of Software at Skully, VP of Engineering Robotics at a stealth San Francisco Startup. Harvard AB graduated 1983. University of California, Davis King Hall Law School, JD graduated 1986."

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Key Messages

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Resolving Native claims is a matter of both justice and future-building. A stable, prosperous, and respectful community depends on our ability to address historical wrongs in a way that creates certainty for all. The settlements act approach is to build on the principles of recognition, respect, and partnership. with the US Military While upholding legal and moral obligations to Hawaiian Indigenous, the goal is to ensure transparency and open communication throughout the settlement process. It is important to pursue resolutions that honor Pacific Islander rights without creating instability for existing residents. A collaborative, respectful process that provides land and resources that are owed while fostering cooperation benefits all.

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For decades, Hawaii has led the nation in acquiring K-12 teacher and education administration talent. Thanks to our dedicated students, families, and educators we've consistently invested more than the average of the other US states yearly per pupil. We'll continue to build on that foresight by measuring, testing and training our schools and teachers, ensuring that every student has access to the best education in the country. Compensation will be tied to success.

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The time for debating the Northern Pacific garbage patch and Oahu cesspools is over. The effects pose a clear and present danger. Leadership is needed that treats this crisis with the urgency it deserves. The platform includes aggressive but achievable targets for untreated waste water reductions going after the University of Hawaii identified 14,000 worst pollution sources out of 88,000 identified. Efforts will be made to hold polluters accountable who do not take advantage of shared cost initiatives to help them make appropriate corrections. Taking decisive action now is essential to protecting health, tourism, jobs, homes, resources, military, law enforcement, first responders, veterans, their families and the future.

Voting information

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Maxwell Frazier (D)

Children can’t learn if they’re hungry or if the food they eat makes them sick. I will fight for the Honest Education Act to ensure our schools provide honest, world-class education — and pair that with reform of the FDA so families can trust the food on their tables. While Europe and Mexico require clear warnings — like the black octagon labels that alert families to high sugar, salt, or fat — the U.S. too often allows corporations to decide what’s safe. Our children deserve better. I will fight for stronger nutrition standards, fair food pricing, and policies that make healthy meals affordable. Building strong families begins with honest education and food security that protects kids, not corporate profits.

We all deserve leaders who are accountable, visible, and unafraid to let the people see how decisions are made. I will use social media to enforce transparency, posting votes, budgets, and explanations so the public can hold me accountable in real time. Washington’s TikTok ban is more than a tech issue — it’s about silencing a platform they cannot control, echoing restrictions we’ve seen in countries like Nepal. That is not democracy. Free expression and open information are vital to a healthy republic. I will fight against censorship, end pay-to-play politics, and ensure government remains answerable to the people, not hidden behind closed doors.

As a Navy veteran, I know Hawai‘i is the front line of both opportunity and responsibility. Protecting our future means investing in renewable energy, defending our oceans, and making sure your culture and sovereignty are never treated as afterthoughts. Washington must respect Hawai‘i as more than a base — you are a people, a history, and a living culture. I will push for policies that strengthen our defense while also securing our environment and economy. That includes sustainable infrastructure, support for local agriculture, and protecting Pacific partnerships. Hawai‘i’s voice matters, and I will ensure it is heard and respected at every level of government.

Perry Gregg (D)

Resolving Native claims is a matter of both justice and future-building. A stable, prosperous, and respectful community depends on our ability to address historical wrongs in a way that creates certainty for all. The settlements act approach is to build on the principles of recognition, respect, and partnership. with the US Military While upholding legal and moral obligations to Hawaiian Indigenous, the goal is to ensure transparency and open communication throughout the settlement process. It is important to pursue resolutions that honor Pacific Islander rights without creating instability for existing residents. A collaborative, respectful process that provides land and resources that are owed while fostering cooperation benefits all.

For decades, Hawaii has led the nation in acquiring K-12 teacher and education administration talent. Thanks to our dedicated students, families, and educators we've consistently invested more than the average of the other US states yearly per pupil. We'll continue to build on that foresight by measuring, testing and training our schools and teachers, ensuring that every student has access to the best education in the country. Compensation will be tied to success.

The time for debating the Northern Pacific garbage patch and Oahu cesspools is over. The effects pose a clear and present danger. Leadership is needed that treats this crisis with the urgency it deserves. The platform includes aggressive but achievable targets for untreated waste water reductions going after the University of Hawaii identified 14,000 worst pollution sources out of 88,000 identified. Efforts will be made to hold polluters accountable who do not take advantage of shared cost initiatives to help them make appropriate corrections. Taking decisive action now is essential to protecting health, tourism, jobs, homes, resources, military, law enforcement, first responders, veterans, their families and the future.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Maxwell Frazier (D)

I am passionate about constitutional reform, accountability, and fairness. The Constitution was meant to be amended as our nation grows — not weaponized by entrenched politicians to block change. We need serious conversations about amendments that protect voting rights, limit corruption, and set ethical guardrails on those in power. Our republic suffers when leaders treat office like a lifetime post, shutting out new generations of voices. I also believe in reshaping how we conduct business, ensuring transparency and fair practices that serve people, not just corporations. As a natural-born citizen, I see it as my civic duty to correct the wrongs of past administrations and help build a government that earns the trust of its people.

Perry Gregg (D)

Carrying capacity is the maximum population size of a species that a specific environment can sustain indefinitely. I want to shift Hawaii policy makers over to that model for ourselves.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Perry Gregg (D)

My father. Lucius P. Gregg Jr. was an aircraft commander, corporate executive, and educational administrator who was interviewed by The HistoryMakers, a digital archive of the African American experience.

Early life and education: Born: January 16, 1933, in Henderson, North Carolina. Parents: Rachel and Lucius Gregg, Sr. High school: Graduated from Wendell Phillips High School in Chicago in 1950. College: Earned his bachelor's degree from the U.S. Naval Academy as the fourth African American to graduate from the institution.

Graduate degree: Received a master's degree in aeronautics and astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1961.

Career: Gregg began his career in the U.S. Air Force as a pilot in 1955, serving as project director for space technology and commanding the VIP Squadron at Andrews Air Force Base, reaching the rank of major. He later became associate dean of science and a program officer at Northwestern University. His corporate career included leadership roles at First Chicago University Finance Corporation, Bristol-Myers Co., Citibank, and Hughes Electronics. In 1999, he founded the Foundation for the Study of America's Technology Leadership.

Awards and recognition: Dad received numerous accolades, including being named a Marquis Who's Who Lifetime Achiever, Engineer of the Year by the Washington Academy of Sciences, and one of the 10 Outstanding Young Men by the Chicago Junior Association of Commerce & Industry. He was also included in The HistoryMakers of America collection at the Library of Congress.

Over years we built two wooden boats from scratch and repaired 5 other big ones. It was the inspiration for my computer science career, how to make things over long periods of time.

And my mother who taught me how to love and be loved.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Perry Gregg (D)

Integrity, accountability, team player, communication, an ability to explain, compromise, build consensus, and a commitment to using the tools of the position to benefit the needs of the many.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Perry Gregg (D)

Representing constituents, creating and passing legislation, and conducting oversight of the executive branch and the spending of the money authorized.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Perry Gregg (D)

Let it be said I moved leave no trace from Black Rock to Honolulu.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Perry Gregg (D)

I was age 17 as a volunteer on Democratic Congressman Abner Mikva's campaign. There were several recounts. He won by a few votes.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Perry Gregg (D)

Every summer in high school I was a small boat catamaran sailing instructor and life guard on Lake Michigan.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Perry Gregg (D)

The Fountainhead, Ayn Rand. and Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, both are about diving down the rabbit hole with all talent blazing but the potential tragedy if you do not know whens to pull back.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Perry Gregg (D)

Jean Luc Picard Star Trek Next Generation Captain

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Maxwell Frazier (D)

One of my greatest struggles has been finding my place in society and in history. On one side of my family, my great-grandparents immigrated from Ireland through Ellis Island. They came with hope and in doing so gave my grandfather the foundation to build a big family, which allowed my mother to raise and support her own family. That immigrant story is part of the American fabric.

On the other side, my history is less certain. There are family tales of Native American heritage, along with deep Scottish roots tied to early immigration to the Americas. Unlike the Irish side, this history feels more distant, less recorded, and harder to claim as my own. That uncertainty has often left me searching for where I belong — as though part of my real story remains hidden.

This tension — between what I know and what I do not — has shaped my outlook. I was raised as a typical American, yet as a young man I found meaning in the teachings of Haile Selassie, and I have long felt drawn to indigenous rights and sovereignty movements. Their fight for dignity and recognition resonates with my own search for identity. All of our histories are connected, but too often we are taught them separately, as if they do not converge in us.

I also struggle with how far behind our republic has fallen compared to what it could achieve. NASA had the knowledge to take us to Mars decades ago, but politics denied the vision. The space industry has already given us countless advances that shape daily life, yet most people remain unaware of the scope of its contributions. To imagine what might have been if vision had matched ability is both inspiring and heartbreaking.

My struggle, then, is finding my place in today’s history — honoring the sacrifices of those who came before me while helping correct the wrongs of the past. My hope is to build a republic that values every story and every people, so no one feels lost in their own history.

Perry Gregg (D)

I have had so many blessings. I try not to put too much thought to struggles. I can remember being 11 years old at tennis tournaments in Illinois and cars riding by calling me the N word when I was on court. I guess I was lucky I got that old and that was the first time. It is a challenge to figure out what it means to be a black man in America. It haunts me. I feel my ancestor's pain.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Perry Gregg (D)

Unlike the Senate with staggered member replacement, it is supposed to be a draconian flip of all members every 2 years which in theory should make it the most responsive to the people body of government (for legislation and how much money is raised and how it is spent).

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Maxwell Frazier (D)

Yes and no. History shows us what happens when politics becomes the domain of the entrenched. The Roman Republic fell in part because leaders treated politics as their profession, protecting their own power instead of the people. Entrenched elites wielded procedure as a weapon and hollowed out the republic they claimed to serve. We should not repeat those mistakes.

Experience in government can be useful for understanding process, procedure, and the mechanics of lawmaking. It can help a representative navigate committees, negotiations, and drafting legislation. But politics was never meant to be a profession reserved for insiders, nor should prior office be treated as a prerequisite for service. The Constitution does not require a degree or political résumé — only age, residency, and citizenship. That was intentional. Public office was meant to be rooted in civic duty, not locked away as a career path.

A healthy Congress requires balance. Experience can provide wisdom and institutional memory. But fresh voices bring accountability, energy, and perspectives missing when the same people hold office for decades. True representation means citizens from all walks of life — teachers, veterans, small business owners, parents, workers — stepping forward to serve. Government works best when it reflects the people, not a permanent political class.

For me, public service is not about careerism. It is about civic duty — stepping up when called, correcting the wrongs of past administrations, and ensuring the Constitution serves the people rather than entrenching the powerful. Whether a representative has years of experience or none at all matters less than whether they are honest, accountable, and committed to service above self.

Perry Gregg (D)

Enough seasoning to know what they are doing but not so much that they are unwilling to embrace change and do new things. A healthy influx of those outside government keeps the tree refreshed.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Maxwell Frazier (D)

The greatest challenge facing the United States over the next decade is restoring trust and protecting sovereignty — both our own and that of our allies. When the people lose faith in the republic, and when our government fails to defend sovereignty abroad, we open the door for instability and exploitation. In Hawai‘i, we see this clearly: rising costs push families away, imports define our food supply, and politics in Washington can disrupt trade, shipping, and even the free flow of information. When the republic allows gridlock to choke commerce, we all pay the price.

Globally, the stakes are rising. Nations like Nepal face revolution, yet the world often looks away. Ignoring these struggles signals weakness and abandonment of responsibility. Hawai‘i, at the heart of the Pacific, will be the proving ground for whether the United States remains a republic that defends sovereignty and builds partnerships, or whether it yields to complacency. Protecting sovereignty abroad is inseparable from protecting it at home.

We must also correct the wrongs of past administrations, which too often favored special interests over the people. Our children still face classrooms without resources, food shaped by unsafe practices, and an economy distorted by corruption. Entrenched politicians weaponize procedure instead of solving problems, weakening the republic they swore to serve. The Constitution was designed to be amended as the people grow, not frozen as a tool of the powerful.

Meanwhile, advances in artificial intelligence and biotechnology will test whether the republic remains a government of, by, and for the people, or one captured by elites. Oversight, ethics, and transparency are essential.

The greatest challenge is clear: to restore faith in the republic, protect sovereignty at home and abroad, and recommit to civic duty. If we meet that challenge, America will endure not as an empire of power, but as a republic of service.

Perry Gregg (D)

Capitalism is great up to the point that it runs into limits to natural resources. Figuring out we modify the inspiring messages of unbridled pursuit of self interest, freedom, liberty, to one that listens to the feedback loop that we are running out of fish, not just be driven by the price of the fish we net ... that is going to be a tough pill to swallow.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Perry Gregg (D)

Yes.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Perry Gregg (D)

The House was designed to completely flip every 2 years. Implicit was that there would be a lot of changeover. Career politicians have turned it into something else.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Perry Gregg (D)

Henry Clay seems relevant. Diffusing sectional crises skills are what the country needs. And I love Nancy Pelosi.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Perry Gregg (D)

A woman who I had seen before but didn't know, she was about to lose her three children begged me for help. I had never had anyone make a plea like that to me. I said yes with the qualifier that I didn't know what she had done or not done and I certainly can't say whether my involvement will get you the outcome you want. She agreed. I can't put words to the state she was in. It was lucky, I was able to fix the problem. I was just me. No time to think but she was right the people involved didn't treat me like they treated her and they were not my children. I didn't know the family. I was left with the thought, if I am me can I help others? Should I?

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Perry Gregg (D)

Mostly yes. Sometimes no. Implement plans, rules, or courses of action to address specific issues or achieve particular goals -- if Russia points misses in Cuba aimed at the mainland, maybe we compromise to get them to remove them, maybe we don't. I want leave no trace of human footprint in Oahu seawater. 20,000 or so microorganisms per liter. I am not a big fan of saying the compromise, it is OK for the runoff of 11,300 cesspools is OK to be in there too.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Perry Gregg (D)

There are 20 committees in the House and each has 5 subcommittees. Only 4 committees are revenue main focused. There is a limit that I could be on 2 committees and 4 subcommittees max. Waivers are common. So I may or may not be involved in planning legislation for taxation. Of course as a general legislative duty I would be responsible to vote on bills that would Beyond committees, I would serve constituents by handling casework, communicating with them and government agencies, and representing my district's interests. Some of that at any time could involve taxation.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Perry Gregg (D)

The House cannot investigate "for the sake of exposure" alone or to punish political rivals. I like its role in bipartisan data gathering to create future or adjust current legislation.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Perry Gregg (D)

Ka'imi Nicholson who runs a popular women's shelter in Honolulu

Candidates hear many personal stories from voters. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching or memorable?

Perry Gregg (D)

A story from a US military officer stationed in Iraq. He met with an enemy soldier twice a week for a year with his gun upholstered. He was a trained killer. He had to be ready to kill everyone at the table at all times if their behavior warranted it. It is a story kind of hard to forget. Go in there and be nice but if ... many other US military Hawaii personnel have shared similar readiness training they have had when deployed.

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

Perry Gregg (D)

I got an exemplary leadership award from the Hearst Corporation for digitizing their entire SF Chronicle operations end to end. 15 months of nights where I went to bed only because my brain wasn't functioning anymore. Many managers took vacations. I did not. I worked on faith that the teams 14 unions and management could get the deliverables done and somehow we did. I got to run the show for awhile because no one wanted to take the fall. I was too stupid to play it that way.

What legislation would you enact related to election administration in the United States?

Perry Gregg (D)

Scrap the Electoral College. Enact same day and automatic voter registration.

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Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Ed Case	Democratic Party	$262,982	$75,491	$504,149	As of June 30, 2025
Maxwell Frazier	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Perry Gregg	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Jarrett Keohokalole	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

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• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: Hawaii's 1st Congressional District election, 2026
Race tracker	Race ratings
	9/23/2025	9/16/2025	9/9/2025	9/2/2025
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Pending	Pending	Pending	Pending
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

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District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2020.

2024

See also: Hawaii's 1st Congressional District election, 2024

Hawaii's 1st Congressional District election, 2024 (August 10 Democratic primary)

Hawaii's 1st Congressional District election, 2024 (August 10 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Hawaii District 1

Incumbent Ed Case defeated Patrick Largey in the general election for U.S. House Hawaii District 1 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ed Case (D)	71.8	164,237
		Patrick Largey (R)	28.2	64,373

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 228,610
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Hawaii District 1

Incumbent Ed Case defeated Cecil Hale in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Hawaii District 1 on August 10, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ed Case	92.0	84,114
	Submit photo	Cecil Hale	8.0	7,308

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 91,422
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Brent Schulz (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Hawaii District 1

Patrick Largey advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Hawaii District 1 on August 10, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Patrick Largey	100.0	17,368

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 17,368
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Zachary Burd (R)
• Ku Lono Cuadra (R)
• Derek Kirkpatrick (R)
• Arturo Reyes (R)

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House Hawaii District 1

No candidate advanced from the primary.

		Candidate	%	Votes
	Submit photo	Calvin Griffin	100.0	409

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 409
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Boyce Brown (G)

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• BlessingStar De La Cruz (We the People)
• Clifford Kauaula (We the People)

2022

See also: Hawaii's 1st Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Hawaii District 1

Incumbent Ed Case defeated Conrad Kress in the general election for U.S. House Hawaii District 1 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ed Case (D)	73.7	143,546
		Conrad Kress (R)	26.3	51,217

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 194,763
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Joseph Gilmore (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Hawaii District 1

Incumbent Ed Case defeated Sergio Alcubilla in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Hawaii District 1 on August 13, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ed Case	83.2	100,667
		Sergio Alcubilla	16.8	20,364

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 121,031
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Hawaii District 1

Conrad Kress defeated Arturo Reyes and Patrick Largey in the Republican primary for U.S. House Hawaii District 1 on August 13, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Conrad Kress	50.4	13,449
		Arturo Reyes	28.0	7,465
		Patrick Largey	21.7	5,785

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 26,699
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House Hawaii District 1

No candidate advanced from the primary.

		Candidate	%	Votes
	Submit photo	Calvin Griffin	53.6	270
	Submit photo	Steven Abkin	46.4	234

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 504
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2020

See also: Hawaii's 1st Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Hawaii District 1

Incumbent Ed Case defeated Ron Curtis in the general election for U.S. House Hawaii District 1 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ed Case (D)	72.0	183,245
		Ron Curtis (R)	28.0	71,188

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 254,433
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Hawaii District 1

Incumbent Ed Case advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Hawaii District 1 on August 8, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ed Case	100.0	131,802

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 131,802
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Hawaii District 1

Ron Curtis defeated James Dickens, Nancy Olson, Arturo Reyes, and Taylor Smith in the Republican primary for U.S. House Hawaii District 1 on August 8, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ron Curtis	41.1	13,909
		James Dickens	21.0	7,120
		Nancy Olson	19.7	6,665
		Arturo Reyes	12.7	4,301
		Taylor Smith	5.4	1,839

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 33,834
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House Hawaii District 1

No candidate advanced from the primary.

		Candidate	%	Votes
	Submit photo	Calvin Griffin	100.0	2,324

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,324
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District analysis

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See also

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Footnotes

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Hawaii's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Mazie Hirono (D)

Brian Schatz (D)

Representatives

District 1

Ed Case (D)

District 2

Jill Tokuda (D)

Democratic Party (4)

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