# 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii

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The 2010 congressional elections in Hawaii was held on November 2, 2010, to determine who was to represent the state of Hawaii in the United States House of Representatives for the 112th Congress from January 2011, until their terms of office expire in January 2013.
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 2010 gubernatorial election.

## Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats | +/– |
| | Democratic | 226,430 | 62.88% | 2 | +1 |
| | Republican | 129,127 | 35.86% | 0 | -1 |
| | Libertarian | 3,254 | 0.90% | 0 | — |
| | Independents | 1,310 | 0.36% | 0 | — |
| Totals | Totals | 360,121 | 100.00% | 2 | — |

### By district

Results of the 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii by district:
| District | Democratic | Democratic | Republican | Republican | Others | Others | Total | Total | Result |
| District | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Result |
| District 1 | 94,140 | 53.23% | 82,723 | 46.77% | 0 | 0.00% | 176,863 | 100.0% | Democratic gain |
| District 2 | 132,290 | 72.19% | 46,404 | 25.32% | 4,564 | 2.49% | 183,258 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| Total | 226,430 | 62.87% | 129,127 | 35.86% | 4,564 | 1.27% | 360,121 | 100.0% | |

## District 1
### Campaign

Republican Congressman Charles Djou was first elected in a special election in May 2010, which Republicans heralded as a "significant win" and to which DNC chairman Tim Kaine responded, "Democrats got 60% of the vote in that race. In the November election, it will be one Democrat against one Republican, and we feel very, very confident about winning that race." In the general election, Hawaii State Senate President Colleen Hanabusa, also a candidate in the special election, emerged as the Democratic nominee. Though former congressman Ed Case, the other Democratic candidate in the special election, was speculated to run again in November, he ultimately decided against it. In the general election, both parties heavily invested in taking the seat, and polls indicated that the race was close up until election day. On election day, however, Hanabusa edged out Djou by a surprising large six point margin of victory and was sent to Congress for her first term.

### Results

Hawaii's 1st congressional district election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Colleen Hanabusa | 94,140 | 53.23 |
| | Republican | Charles Djou (incumbent) | 82,723 | 46.77 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 176,863 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican |

### Polling

| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Charles Djou (R) | Colleen Hanabusa (D) | Other | Undecided |
| Aloha Vote/Merriman River Group | October 23, 2010 | 620 | ±3.9% | 45.3% | 49.5% | – | – |
| Honolulu Star-Advertiser/Ward Research Inc. | October 12–19, 2010 | 399 | ±4.9% | 48% | 45% | 1% | 6% |
| OnMessage Inc. | October 17–18, 2010 | -- | -- | 51% | 45% | – | – |
| ccAdvertising | mid-October, 2010 | 2,747 | ±3% | 44% | 35% | -- | -- |
| The Hill/ANGA | October 2–7, 2010 | 406 | ±4.9% | 45% | 41% | -- | 12% |
| Global Strategy Group† | October 4–6, 2010 | 400 | -- | 44% | 48% | -- | -- |
| Public Policy Polling | October 2–3, 2010 | 643 | ±3.9% | 47% | 48% | -- | 5% |
| Tarrance Group† | July 26–27, 2010 | 400 | ±4.9% | 50% | 42% | -- | -- |
†Internal poll (Tarrance Group for Djou and Global Strategy Group for Hanabusa)

## District 2
### Campaign

This liberal district that encompasses all of Hawaii but Honolulu, has been represented by Democratic congresswoman Mazie Hirono since she was first elected in 2006. This year, Congresswoman Hirono faced Republican challenger and Tea Party activist John Willoughby in the general election. Though Willoughby attacked Hirono for refusing to debate, polls indicated that the Congresswoman was a shoo-in for re-election.

### Results

Hawaii's 2nd congressional district election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Mazie Hirono (incumbent) | 132,290 | 72.19 |
| | Republican | John W. Willoughby | 46,404 | 25.32 |
| | Libertarian | Pat Brock | 3,254 | 1.78 |
| | Independent | Andrew Von Sonn | 1,310 | 0.71 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 183,258 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |