The2008 congressional elections in Hawaii were held on November 4, 2008 to determine who was to represent thestate ofHawaii in theUnited States House of Representatives for the111th Congress from January 3, 2009, until their terms of office expire on January 3, 2011. IncumbentNeil Abercrombie (D ) was reelected inHawaii's 1st congressional district . IncumbentMazie Hirono (D) was reelected inHawaii's 2nd congressional district .
Hawaii has two seats in the House, apportioned according to the2000 United States census . Representatives are elected for two-year terms. The election coincided with the2008 U.S. presidential election .
United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii, 2008[ 1] Party Votes Percentage Seats +/– Democratic 319,956 76.58% 2 — Republican 82,540 19.75% 0 — Libertarian 11,293 2.70% 0 — Independents 4,042 0.97% 0 — Totals 417,831 100.00% 2 —
First district election
This district has been represented by DemocratNeil Abercrombie since 1991. He ran against Republican Steve Tataii and Libertarian Li Zhao.
Second district election
This district has been represented by DemocratMazie Hirono since 2007. She ran against Republican Roger B. Evans, Independent Shaun Stenshol, and Libertarian Jeff Mallan.
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