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U.S. Representative from Hawaii's 2nd district
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The following list is the electoral history of Tulsi Gabbard. Tulsi Gabbard previously served as a member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, the Honolulu City Council, and is a former member of the United States House of Representatives.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tulsi Gabbard Tamayo | 1,095 | 48.1 | |
| Democratic | Rida T.R. Cabanilla | 682 | 29.9 | |
| Democratic | Rodolfo V. Ramos | 406 | 17.8 | |
| Democratic | Gerald Vidal | 95 | 4.2 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tulsi Gabbard Tamayo | 3,106 | 64.9 | |
| Republican | Alfonso Jimenez | 1,682 | 35.1 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Tulsi Gabbard Tamayo | 6,468 | 37.6 | |
| Nonpartisan | Sesnita Der-Ling Moepono | 3,957 | 23.0 | |
| Nonpartisan | Shawn Hamamoto | 2,087 | 12.1 | |
| Nonpartisan | Frank A. Lavoie | 1,896 | 11.0 | |
| Nonpartisan | Christopher J. Wong | 1,383 | 8.0 | |
| Nonpartisan | Bob Vieira | 699 | 4.1 | |
| Nonpartisan | Larry Fenton | 279 | 1.6 | |
| Nonpartisan | Tim Garry | 219 | 1.3 | |
| Nonpartisan | Carlton N. Middleton | 194 | 1.1 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Tulsi Gabbard Tamayo | 15,060 | 58.5 | |
| Nonpartisan | Sesnita Der-Ling Moepono | 10,682 | 41.5 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tulsi Gabbard | 62,882 | 55.1 | |
| Democratic | Mufi Hannemann | 39,176 | 34.3 | |
| Democratic | Esther Kiaʻāina | 6,681 | 5.9 | |
| Democratic | Bob Marx | 4,327 | 3.8 | |
| Democratic | Miles Shiratori | 573 | 0.5 | |
| Democratic | Rafael del Castillo | 520 | 0.5 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tulsi Gabbard | 168,503 | 80.5 | |
| Republican | Kawika Crowley | 40,707 | 19.5 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tulsi Gabbard | 92,032 | 100 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Tulsi Gabbard | 142,010 | 78.7 | |
| Republican | Kawika Crowley | 33,630 | 18.6 | |
| Libertarian | Joe Kent | 4,693 | 2.6 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tulsi Gabbard | 80,026 | 84.5 | |
| Democratic | Shay Chan Hodges | 14,643 | 15.5 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tulsi Gabbard | 170,829 | 81.2 | |
| Republican | Angela Aulani Kaaihue | 39,664 | 18.8 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tulsi Gabbard | 94,665 | 83.6 | |
| Democratic | Sherry Alu Campagna | 13,947 | 12.3 | |
| Democratic | Anthony Tony Austin | 4,692 | 4.1 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tulsi Gabbard | 153,271 | 77.36 | |
| Republican | Brian Evans | 44,850 | 22.64 | |
Hawaii's 2nd congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Hawaii. It is currently represented by Kai Kahele, who succeeded Tulsi Gabbard following the 2020 election. The district encompasses all rural and most suburban areas of Oahu/Honolulu County, as well as the entire state outside of Oahu. Besides Honolulu, the district includes the counties of Kauai, Maui, Kalawao, and Hawaii. The district spans 331 miles. The most populous community entirely within the district is Hilo. Major segments of the economy include tourism, ranching, and agriculture.
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The U.S. state of Hawaii is divided into two congressional districts for representation in the United States House of Representatives.
Tulsi Gabbard is an American politician and United States Army Reserve officer who served as the U.S. Representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district from 2013 to 2021. Elected in 2012, she was the first Hindu member of Congress and also the first Samoan-American voting member of Congress. In early February 2019 she announced her candidacy for the Democratic nomination in the 2020 United States presidential election.
The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii were held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 to elect the two U.S. Representatives from the state, one from each of the state's two congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election and an election for the United States Senate. Primary elections were held on August 11, 2012.
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Ryan I. Yamane is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives since January 2005 representing District 37.
Sharon E. Har is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives since January 2013 representing District 42. Har served consecutively from January 2007 until 2013 in the District 40 seat. In February 2021, Har was arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated. Har told officers "Black Lives Matter" in an attempt to salvage her desire to run for Governor of Hawai'i, according to police body camera footage.
Rida T.R. Cabanilla Arakawa is an American politician and nurse who has served as a Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from 2018-2020, representing District 41. Cabanilla also formerly represented District 41 in the House from 2012-2014 and District 42 from 2004-2012.
Scott Y. Nishimoto is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives since January 2003 representing District 21.
Sylvia J. Luke is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives since January 16, 2013 representing District 25.
Marcus R. Oshiro is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives since January 16, 2013 representing District 46. Oshiro consecutively served from January 1995 until 2013 in the District 40 and 39 seats.
Roy M. Takumi is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives since January 16, 2013 representing District 35. Takumi consecutively served from January 1993 until 2013 in the District 36 seat. From 2002-2017, Takumi chaired the House Committee on Education.
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Kaialiʻi Kahele is an American politician, educator, and commercial pilot serving as the U.S. Representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district since 2021. From 2016 to 2020, he served in the Hawaii Senate from the 1st district. Kahele is a member of the Democratic Party and the son of Hawaii Senate member Gil Kahele.
The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii was held on November 3, 2020, to elect the two U.S. Representatives from the state of Hawaii, one from each of the state's two congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2020 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. The state's primary elections were held on August 8, 2020.
