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ELECTION 2006: U.S. SENATE

Akaka vs. Case:
Race between veteran, independent

On Jan. 19, U.S. Rep. Ed Case surprised many when he announced that he will challenge U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka in the Democratic primary for the Senate in September.

DANIEL K. AKAKA (D)

Age: 82

Occupation: U.S. Senate, 1990-present; U.S. House, 1976-1990

Personal: Born in Honolulu. Married to the former Mary Mildred Chong, 5 children, 14 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren.

Web site: akaka.senate.gov

Campaign Web site: akaka2006.org

ED CASE (D)

Age: 53

Occupation: U.S. House, 2002-present; state House, 1994-2002; attorney.

Personal: Born in Hilo. Married to the former Audrey Nakamura; four children.

Web site: house.gov/case

Campaign Web site: edcase.com

AKAKA-CASE DEBATE

•	Advantage: Case
•	Voters' choice: vigorous Case, unflinching Akaka
•	What viewers said about the big debate
	Video: Excerpts from the Akaka/Case debate
	Video: Jerry Burris gives his analysis of the debate
	See reader comments on the debate
	Read David Shapiro's blog and add your thoughts
•	Who do you think won? Submit a letter to the editor online

STORIES

•	September 22: Akaka, Case press on as primary approaches
•	September 22: Has Isle politics changed enough for Case to win?
•	September 21: Akaka to woo Hawaiians
•	September 20: Case buys time on TV; Akaka releases new ad
•	September 20: Awkward campaign bumps could unhinge Case's efforts
•	September 19: FEC to investigate calls for Case
•	September 17: Akaka still ahead, poll finds
•	September 17: Acting fire chief objects to Case ad
•	September 17: Case needs late surge to unseat Akaka
•	September 15: Ex-governor questions Case's honor, motives
•	September 12: Akaka winning fundraising race
•	September 2: Paths leading to primary unchanged after debate
•	August 31: Anticipation brims for Akaka-Case debate
•	August 27: Senator's accomplishments aren't as clear as his friendliness
•	August 27: Challenger advocates change despite feeling party's disapproval
•	August 23: Akaka, Case agree on debate format
•	August 17: Kerry raising funds for Akaka
•	August 16: Akaka agrees to debate on PBS
•	August 14: Inouye campaign donates $300,000
•	August 13: Shift in demographics crucial to Case strategy
•	August 12: Polls show Akaka still ahead of Case
•	August 10: Ex-presidential candidate lends support to Akaka
•	August 9: Akaka, Case display their different styles
•	August 8: Heart surgery forces Coffee to suspend campaign
•	August 6: Criteria differ on judging justices
•	August 1: Inouye appears in TV spot for Akaka
•	July 30: Case's strategy called a gamble
•	July 15: Akaka trounces Case — in fundraising
•	July 10: Jones Act splits Case, Akaka
•	July 2: Poll shows Akaka has edge in Senate race
•	June 27: Akaka vote on Iraq war attacked
•	May 28: Akaka, Case trade barbs before party's faithful
•	May 27: Votes over Arctic oil crucial to Senate race
•	May 21: Patriot Act viewpoints divide Case and Akaka
•	May 17: Poll financed by Case campaign shows challenger just behind Akaka
•	May 15: Rivals for Senate seat gird for battle
•	May 12: Akaka hurls gauntlet at challenger
•	May 5: Congress advised to reject Akaka bill
•	April 19: Akaka's national connections pay off with fundraising edge
•	April 18: Akaka rejects Time list calling him one of 5 'worst senators'
•	March 28: Hawai'i immigrant advocates laud Senate bill, criticize Case
•	March 6: Iraq may be pivotal for Akaka and Case
•	March 6: Case's Senate bid pegged on need for change
•	Feb. 19: Democrats back Akaka in race with Case
•	Feb. 1: Case had no active fundraising
•	Jan. 22: Case put issue of age onto the table
•	Jan. 21: Akaka does not feel betrayed by Case
•	Jan. 20: Case's bid for Senate shakes up Democrats

INTERACTIVE

Case vs. Akaka for U.S. Senate
What are your thoughts on U.S. Rep. Ed Case's announcement
that he will run against Sen. Daniel Akaka for Akaka's Senate seat?

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