The 2008 congressional elections in Hawaii were held on November 4, 2008 to determine who was to represent the state of Hawaii in the United States House of Representatives for the 111th Congress from January 3, 2009, until their terms of office expire on January 3, 2011. Incumbent Neil Abercrombie (D) was reelected in Hawaii's 1st congressional district. Incumbent Mazie Hirono (D) was reelected in Hawaii's 2nd congressional district.

Quick Facts All 2 Hawaii seats to the United States House of Representatives, Majority party ...

2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii

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All 2 Hawaii seats to the United States House of Representatives
Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican Last election 2 0 Seats won 2 0 Seat change Popular vote 319,956 82,540 Percentage 76.58% 19.75% Swing 11.54% 15.21%

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Hawaii has two seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms. The election coincided with the 2008 U.S. presidential election.

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First district election

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Nominee Neil Abercrombie Steve Tataii Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 154,208 38,115 Percentage 80.18% 19.81%

U.S. Representative before election Neil Abercrombie Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Neil Abercrombie Democratic

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This district has been represented by Democrat Neil Abercrombie since 1991. He ran against Republican Steve Tataii and Libertarian Li Zhao. CQ Politics forecasted the race as "Safe Democrat".

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Second district election

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Nominee Mazie Hirono Roger B. Evans Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 165,748 44,425 Percentage 78.85% 21.14%

U.S. Representative before election Mazie Hirono Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Mazie Hirono Democratic

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This district has been represented by Democrat Mazie Hirono since 2007. She ran against Republican Roger B. Evans, Independent Shaun Stenshol, and Libertarian Jeff Mallan. CQ Politics forecasted the race as "Safe Democrat".