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Rep. Ed Case defeats progressive primary challenger in Hawaii's 1st District
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- Rep. Ed Case won the Democratic primary in Hawaii's 1st District, defeating state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole by nearly 14 points, defying the trend of progressive challengers unseating moderate incumbents.
- Keohokalole criticized Case for supporting military aid to Israel and an earlier version of the SAVE America Act, though Case clarified he did not back the latest version of the bill.
- Case has represented Hawaii's 1st District since 2019 and previously served the 2nd District from 2002 to 2007; he is favored to win the general election against Republican Adriel Lam.
- Democratic incumbents in other states like New York and Colorado have lost primaries this year, highlighting a national trend not reflected in Case’s victory.
- Hawaii Governor Josh Green secured the Democratic nomination and will face Republican Gary Cordery in the November general election.
