Hawaii Primary Elections Yield Surprising Results and Set Stage for November

Democratic incumbents secure victories while notable upsets and unique situations emerge in local races.

Sen. Mazie Hirono and Reps. Jill Tokuda and Ed Case won their Democratic primaries decisively.
House Speaker Scott Saiki lost his seat to progressive challenger Kim Coco Iwamoto.
Former State Sen. Clayton Hee was defeated by community advocate Ben Shafer.
Late Rep. Mark Nakashima won his primary posthumously, requiring a gubernatorial appointment for his seat.
Big Island mayoral race heads to a runoff between Mayor Mitch Roth and psychologist Kimo Alameda.