Another Suprise Republican Victory - Djou Wins Hawaii Special Congressional Election

Charles Djou (R) defeated 13 other challengers, including state Sen. Colleen Hanabusa (D) and ex-Rep. Ed Case (D), to win a special election to replace ex-Rep. Neil Abercrombie (D-HI 01). NRCC Chair Pete Sessions said in a released statement, "Eighteen months ago, President Obama carried this district with seventy percent of the vote, which makes Charles Djou's victory an impressive one." Session also said, "Tonight, Charles Djou earned a historic victory by overcoming enormous odds to win the special election in HI-01. This is not only a victory for Djou, it's a victory for you and the American people.

Djou's message of lower federal spending to reduce - and stop - the growth in our nation's public debt resonated with Hawai'i voters. He overcame "blatantly false" attack ads aired by National Democrats in a desperate attempt to hold this seat."

Djou won with a majority of 39.5% with the next two Democrats taking 30.8% and 27.6%. Djou became the first Republican elected in a federal race from Hawaii in decades. He will have to defend his re-election to this office in the Regular Elections in November.

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