Ed Case Fends Off Progressive Upset With Hawaii Victory: List of Winners
Summary
U.S. Representative Ed Case won the Democratic primary in Hawaii's 1st Congressional District, defeating progressive challenger Jarrett Keohokalole. Case, a moderate, secured about 60% of the vote, while Keohokalole received around 36%. This victory supports the party’s moderate wing ahead of the November general election.Key Facts
- Ed Case is a 73-year-old moderate representing Hawaii’s 1st Congressional District.
- Jarrett Keohokalole, 43, a state senator, challenged Case from a progressive position.
- Case won approximately 60% of the vote; Keohokalole got about 36%.
- Keohokalole criticized Case’s record on immigration and election policies.
- Case supported an earlier version of the SAVE Act with voter documentation accommodations but opposed later versions without these provisions.
- Case cited his experience and work on issues like COVID-19 relief, a water crisis, and wildfires as reasons for his reelection.
- Other winners in Hawaii’s primary included Governor Josh Green and Lieutenant Governor Derek Kawakami for Democrats.
- Hawaii’s 1st Congressional District is seen as a safe seat for Democrats in the November election.
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