Hawaii
Population: 1,257,608
Size: 6,423 sq. miles
Primary election: Tues. Feb 26 2008
General election: Tues. Nov 4 2008
Last Presidential election results:
(Kerry) 54% v. 45.3%
Lower House
Total seats: 51
Party breakdown: 43D/8R
Term length: 2 years
Next Election: 2008
Upper House
Total seats: 25
Party breakdown: 20D/5R
Term length: 2 years
Next Election: 2008
Constitutional Offices
Governor: R
Lt. Governor: R
Secretary of State: NA
Attorny General: R
Next election: 2010
Senate
Daniel Inouye (D)
Next election: 2008
Challengers:
Daniel Akaka (D)
Next election: 2012
Challengers:
House of Representatives
Seats in house: 2
Party breakdown: 2(D)
Competitive districts:
Democratic Party of Hawaii
770 Kapiolani Blvd. Suite 115 - Google Maps
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 596-2980
democrats@hidem.com
www.hawaiidemocrats.org
The nine-member, all civilian commission is selected by the Majority and Minority leaders in the State Senate and House (2 each). The eight members of the Commission select the ninth member, who is the chair