Hawaii primary election results show strong performance by incumbents

Hawaii's 2026 primary election results show a strong performance by incumbents across federal, state, and local offices.

In the congressional races, Democratic U.S. Representative Ed Case secured a significant victory in the 1st District, successfully defending his seat against progressive challenger Jarrett Keohokalole. In the 2nd District, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda also advanced with overwhelming support.

At the state level, Governor Josh Green dominated the Democratic primary for reelection, outperforming several challengers. However, the election saw notable shifts in the state legislature, with early results indicating that long-serving incumbents, including Senator Les Ihara Jr., faced significant challenges from within their own party.

Local council races also saw movement, particularly on the Big Island, where voters moved toward several new faces to fill upcoming vacancies. The election process featured a mix of mail-in and in-person voting, with significant attention placed on the state's ability to process large volumes of ballots efficiently.