Hawaii Senator Mazie Hirono has secured the Democratic nomination for her third term in the U.S. Senate, winning the primary election held on August 10, 2024.

Hirono's victory is significant, as she previously defeated her primary opponents, Ron Curtis and Clyde McClain Lewman, with a notable margin.

In the last election, Hirono defeated Curtis by a substantial margin of 69% to 28%, showcasing her strong support among voters.

First entering the Senate in 2012, Hirono succeeded Daniel Akaka, the first Native Hawaiian senator after statehood, and has since built a robust political career.

Hirono's resilience is evident as she underwent surgery for kidney cancer in 2017 before being re-elected to her second six-year term.

On the Republican side, former state Representative Bob McDermott has won the nomination and will challenge Hirono in the upcoming general election.

McDermott's victory reflects the evolving political dynamics within the Republican Party in Hawaii as he prepares for the general election.

In addition, U.S. Representative Ed Case has secured the Democratic nomination for Hawaii's 1st Congressional District, defeating Cecil Hale.

In the 2nd Congressional District race, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, solidifying her position.

Meanwhile, House Speaker Scott Saiki faces a competitive race against Kim Coco Iwamoto for the state house seat representing downtown Honolulu.

Iwamoto's campaign focuses on addressing government corruption and homelessness, issues that resonate with many voters.

As the primary results unfold, candidates are positioning themselves for the upcoming general election, which promises to be highly competitive.