Hawaii's Primary Elections: Green Leads, Case Faces Challenge

WHO:

Washington Post - Rep. Ed Case, 73, faced a challenge from 42-year-old Jarrett Keohokalole in the primary for Hawaii's 1st Congressional District.

Fox News - Rep. Ed Case is the incumbent in Hawaii's 1st Congressional District.

Fox News - Jarrett Keohokalole is the primary challenger to Ed Case.

CBS News Politics - Democratic incumbents in safe districts in New York and Colorado have faced primary challenges.

WHAT:

Honolulu Civil Beat - Ed Case led Jarrett Keohokalole in the Democratic primary with 57.1% to 34.3% of the vote, according to the latest counts from the state elections office.

Honolulu Civil Beat - Case is expected to represent the islands in Congress come 2027, given Hawaii's history of sending Democrats to Washington and the lack of competition on the GOP side.

Honolulu Civil Beat - Voter turnout for the primary was estimated at 29% of registered voters.

Honolulu Civil Beat - Keohokalole received nearly $1 million in campaign contributions, particularly from the shipping industry.

Honolulu Civil Beat - Case raised about $1 million, mostly from political action committees with ties to the defense and sugar industries.

[07:09 AM EDT] - CBS News - Rep. Ed Case had a nearly 14-point lead over his nearest challenger, state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole, with 91% of the vote counted.

[07:09 AM EDT] - CBS News - Case will face Republican Adriel Lam in November, who was unopposed in the primary.

[07:09 AM EDT] - CBS News - Hawaii's Gov. Josh Green will face Republican Gary Cordery in November after securing the Democratic nomination against three nominal challengers.

Washington Post - Ed Case won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House, overcoming a challenge from Jarrett Keohokalole, who campaigned on a message of generational change and criticized Case’s conservative voting record.

Fox News - Progressive Rep. Jill Tokuda won her Democratic primary in Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District, defeating three challengers to advance to the general election against Republican Brenton Awa.

Newsweek - The outcome of the primary could provide insight into the ongoing struggle between the party establishment and its progressive wing.

Fox News - Hawaii's primary elections are taking place, with Gov. Josh Green leading.

Fox News - Jarrett Keohokalole opposes Donald Trump tariffs and ICE enforcement.

WHERE:

Fox News - The elections are occurring in Hawaii's 1st Congressional District.

WHEN:

CBS News Politics - The primary elections are being held on August 13, 2026.

WHY:

Honolulu Civil Beat - Keohokalole's supporters expressed disappointment over low voter turnout, but also celebrated his political future.

[07:09 AM EDT] - CBS News - Keohokalole criticized Case for his vote to send military aid to Israel and for supporting an earlier version of President Trump's SAVE America Act.

Washington Post - The primary challenge was characterized by a focus on generational change and criticism of the incumbent's voting record.

Fox News - The primary challenge is part of a broader trend where Democratic incumbents in safe districts have been ousted by challengers.

HOW:

Honolulu Civil Beat - Case campaigned by sign waving alone, throwing out shakas for passing drivers.

[07:09 AM EDT] - CBS News - Case, who returned to the House in 2019, previously represented Hawaii's 2nd District from 2002 to 2007.

CBS News Politics - The primary elections involve voters casting their ballots in a competitive political environment.

(UPDATED August 9, 2026 13:17 UTC)

In the Democratic primary, Ed Case led Jarrett Keohokalole with 57.1% of the vote compared to Keohokalole's 34.3%, according to the latest counts from the state elections office. With Hawaii's history of sending Democrats to Congress and limited competition from the GOP, Case is expected to represent the islands in Washington starting in 2027. Voter turnout for the primary was estimated at just 29% of registered voters, and while Keohokalole's supporters were disappointed by this low turnout, they remain optimistic about his political future.

(UPDATED August 9, 2026 12:01 UTC)

Rep. Ed Case is leading his nearest challenger, state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole, by nearly 14 points with 91% of the vote counted, and he will face Republican Adriel Lam in November, who ran unopposed in the primary. Meanwhile, Hawaii's Governor Josh Green has secured the Democratic nomination against three nominal challengers and will go up against Republican Gary Cordery in November. Keohokalole criticized Case for his vote to send military aid to Israel and for supporting an earlier version of President Trump's SAVE America Act.

(UPDATED August 9, 2026 08:09 UTC)

In a competitive primary for Hawaii's 1st Congressional District, Ed Case has successfully secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House, defeating 42-year-old Jarrett Keohokalole. Keohokalole's campaign centered around a message of generational change, highlighting concerns about Case's conservative voting record. This primary was marked by a significant focus on the themes of youth and accountability in leadership.

(UPDATED August 9, 2026 07:16 UTC)

Progressive Representative Jill Tokuda has secured her victory in the Democratic primary for Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District, overcoming three challengers. She will now face Republican Brenton Awa in the upcoming general election. This win marks a significant step for Tokuda as she aims to represent her constituents in Congress.

(UPDATED August 8, 2026 21:21 UTC)

The outcome of the upcoming primary could shed light on the ongoing struggle between the party establishment and its progressive wing. As the election approaches, many are watching closely to see how this dynamic unfolds. This primary is expected to play a significant role in shaping the future direction of the party.

(UPDATED August 8, 2026 19:27 UTC)

Hawaii's primary elections are underway, with incumbent Rep. Ed Case facing a challenge from Jarrett Keohokalole in the 1st Congressional District. Keohokalole, who opposes Donald Trump tariffs and ICE enforcement, is part of a broader trend where Democratic incumbents in safe districts are being contested. Voters will cast their ballots in this competitive political environment on August 13, 2026.