Election 2006

back to Election 2006 main page
Election 2006 candidate listing
Search for candidates
  •  What you need to know
  •  State's Office of Elections page
  •  Download voter registration form
  •  Top contributors to 2006 state-level campaigns
  • GOVERNOR
     •  Lingle overcomes Iwase, Bush fallout
    CONGRESS
     •  Victorious Akaka says Iraq is his first priority
     •  Mazie Hirono heading off to Congress
     •  Analysis: Isle Democrats carry new clout to Congress
    LEGISLATURE
     •  Democrats gaining seats at Capitol
    CITY COUNCIL
     •  City Council seats already decided
    NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
     •  Tavares ejects Arakawa after only one term
    BOARD OF EDUCATION
     •  BOE will have new, familiar faces
    OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
     •  Four of five OHA incumbents showing success at fending off challengers
    STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
     •  Voters reject bid to repeal mandatory retirement for state judges
    COUNTY CHARTER AMENDMENTS
     •  Ethics law fines, curbside recycling adopted by voters
    AT THE POLLS
     •  Problems solved as voting unfolds
    NATIONAL ELECTIONS
     •  Democrats take control of House
     •  Pelosi set to become first female speaker
     •  Democratic Senate hopes rest on two seats
     •  Democrats win majority of governors
    Video: Jerry Burris gives his analysis of the general election
    Video: Iwase concedes, Lingle looks forward
    Photo gallery: General election night
    Photo gallery: A day at the polls
    Read David Shapiro's blog and add your thoughts
    Share your comments on the general election

    Gov. Linda Lingle's easy re-election last night helped raise the number of women governors in the U.S. back up to nine.

    REBECCA BREYER | The Honolulu Advertiser

    Sen. Daniel Akaka was all smiles last night at Dole Cannery after turning back the challenge of GOP state Rep. Cynthia Thielen.

    JOAQUIN SIOPACK | The Honolulu Advertiser

    Mazie Hirono celebrates her election to the U.S. House seat formerly occupied by Ed Case, also a Democrat.

    ANDREW SHIMABUKU | The Honolulu Advertiser


    PRIMARY ELECTION
    U.S. SENATE
     •  Despite dropoff, Akaka still has more cash than rival
     •  Akaka campaign fell $188,534 in debt
     •  Case 'eternally grateful' for support
     •  Akaka's support was wide, analysis shows
     •  Akaka wins; Case concedes
     •  Lingle-backed Coffee beats GOP Senate hopefuls
     •  Jerry Burris: Case's bid for change falls short
    U.S. HOUSE
     •  Hirono raises $100K more than Hogue
     •  Hirono, Hogue wait on national-party funds
     •  Hirono holds off Hanabusa and the rest; Hogue squeaks by Kawananakoa
    GOVERNOR
     •  6.7 quake a stroke of 'good luck' for Lingle
     •  Lingle campaign fund far ahead
     •  Iwase runs against Lingle and Bush
     •  Iwase, Lingle present contrast in styles, background in debate
     •  Lingle, Iwase debate tonight
     •  HSTA backs Iwase; Lingle aide is critical
     •  More cash surging into Lingle campaign coffer
     •  PAC donation reports available online
     •  Lingle, Iwase address Hawaiian issues
     •  Iwase breezes to spot opposite GOP's Lingle
    LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
     •  Solomon withdraws faked-headline ads
     •  No debate in lieutenant governor race
    STATE LEGISLATURE
     •  Hirono, Hogue stick to campaign themes
     •  Watch Hirono, Hogue debate on TV, Internet
     •  Candidate says conviction was a lesson
     •  Palolo election status cleared
     •  House candidate arrested in DUI
     •  Ex-councilman, officer seek end to traffic woes
     •  Many parallels in Windward race
     •  Can Democrats hold the line?
     •  Tanaka, Harbin lose seats
    CITY COUNCIL
     •  Okino, Tam on pace to retain Council seats
    NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
     •  Kaua'i council incumbents appear in driver's seat
     •  Re-count called for on Kaua'i
     •  Kaua'i runners-up weigh vote recount
     •  Baptiste declared winner on Kaua'i
    BOARD OF EDUCATION
     •  Challengers Penebacker, Ikeda lead two BOE races
    OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
     •  Kanahele's response on governance
     •  Federal recognition at forefront for OHA races
    AT THE POLLS
     •  'Lackluster' vote expected
     •  400 jobs left to be filled at Hawai'i poll sites
     •  Few problems at polls despite some no-show staff
    CAMPAIGN FINANCE
     •  Limits on campaign donors from out of state still in place
     •  Out-of-state donation limit confuses some
     •  Confusion on campaign finance

    Members of Farrington High's theater group — senior Cleo Mariano and sophomores Honey Grace Gementiza and Lopaka Matthews — perform a skit urging fellow students to vote. Gementiza, as the Statue of Liberty, pronounced: "You gotta voice your choice, make your call, hit the polls, if you want a country that's sound." See story.

    BRUCE ASATO | The Honolulu Advertiser

    Clyde Namu'o, administrator for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and Jade Danner, vice president of the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, moderate a forum during the Native Hawaiian Convention, convened by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement.

    RICHARD AMBO | The Honolulu Advertiser

    Precinct official Gwen Nishimura, center, helps Josefina Coronado with directions on how to cast her ballot at the Kapalama Elementary School during the primary election today.

    ANDREW SHIMABUKU | The Honolulu Advertiser

    Video: Jerry Burris gives his analysis of the election
    Video: Akaka's victory speech
    Video: Case's concession speech
    Read David Shapiro's blog and add your thoughts
    Join our primary election discussion


    © COPYRIGHT 2006 The Honolulu Advertiser, a division of Gannett Co. Inc.
    Use of this site indicates your agreement to the Terms of Service (updated 12/19/2002)