As of Sunday morning, the Democratic primary election for the Hawaii U.S. senate seat was still too close to call, with Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) holding onto a small lead over Rep. Colleen Hanabusa (D-HI).
With about 99 percent of precincts reporting, Schatz had 49.3 percent of the vote and Hanabusa had 48.6 percent of the vote, according to Politico.
Schatz was appointed to the Senate seat by Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie (D), who was ousted in his own primary Saturday night.
Hanabusa, the late Sen. Dan Inoyue’s (D-HI) pick to succeed him, put up a notable challenge to Schatz, who had endorsements from prominent Democrats and more campaign cash.
Results from some of the precincts in Hawaii were delayed due to Tropical Storm Iselle. Two precincts delayed voting due to the storm.
If Hanabusa gets in, we are screwed. Don’t let the Emily’s List endorsement throw you. She’s a “centrist” who is only running because she’s bitter that Abercrombie chose Schatz over her. Schatz has been a consistent progressive on numerous issues since taking over the seat. We need him, not Hanabusa – period.
Hawaii county is more favorable to Schatz than Hanabusa. I believe that 1600 votes is going to be too much for her to overcome. Go Schatz. I will not be supporting Emily list ever again since they have supported a woman who supported anti abortion bills in the house.