Hawaii U.S. Senate election, 2006

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1 Senator Daniel Akaka (D)
2 Candidates
3 General election results
4 Primary election results
5 Previous Elections
6 Hawaii Presidential Results
7 Narrative
8 External Links
9 Senator Daniel Inouye (D)
10 Related Articles

Senator Daniel Akaka (D)

Senator: Daniel Akaka (sw) (cw) (Voter info)
State: HI
Age in '06: 82

Candidates

Democrats:
- Daniel Akaka - incumbent.
- ~~Ed Case~~ (D) (US Rep, District 2) (cw) (Voter info)
Republican challenger:
- Cynthia Thielen (R) - chosen by GOP to replace Jerry Coffee in general election after Coffee won GOP primary.
- ~~Mark Beatty~~ (R) (website) (Voter info)
- ~~Jerry Coffee~~ (R) (website) Withdraws from campaign. But, wins GOP primary.
- ~~Charles Collins~~ (R) (Voter info)
- ~~Jay Friedheim~~ (R) (cw) (Voter info)
- ~~Eddie Pirkowski~~</strike> (R) (cw) (Voter info)
- ~~Steve Tataii~~ (R) (cw) (Voter info)
Libertarian candidate:
- Lloyd Mallan (L) (cw) (Voter info)
Independent candidate:
- Charles Amsterdam (I) (Voter info)

General election results

    (D) AKAKA, Daniel K.       210,311 60.3%
    (R) THIELEN, Cynthia       126,075 36.1%
    (L) MALLAN, Lloyd Jeffrey    6,412  1.8%

Primary election results

    Democrat
      AKAKA, Daniel K.        129,158 54.2%
      CASE, Ed                107,163 45.0%

    Republican
      COFFEE, Jerry            10,139 31.0%
      BEATTY, Mark              6,057 18.5%
      COLLINS, Chas. (Akacase)  3,146  9.6%
      FRIEDHEIM, Jay            2,299  7.0%
      TATAII, Steve             1,601  4.9%
      PIRKOWSKI, Edward (Eddie) 1,482  4.5%

    Libertarian
      MALLAN, Lloyd Jeffrey        211 93.0%

    Nonpartisan
      AMSTERDAM, C. Kaui Jochanan  168   73.7%

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Previous Elections

2006: 60% / 36% over Cynthia Thielen (R)
2000: 73% / 24% over John Carroll (R)
1994: 72% / 24% over Maria M. Hustace (R)
1990: 54% / 45% over Patricia Saiki (R)

Hawaii Presidential Results

2004: Kerry 54% / Bush 45%
2000: Gore 56% / Bush 38%

Narrative

Sen.Akaka will not retire, and received a ringing endorsement from fellow Senator Daniel Inouye at the State Democratic Convention. This seat is likely to remain under Democratic contol, although Rep. Case is hoping to make a strong challenge. Akaka is rated by one progressive rankings as the most progressive senator (see The Irregular Times ratings of current House and Senate representatives, at [2]). But the Irregular Times rankings are, well, irregular in some respects.

For the best ratings, see The National Journal. On Feb 24th they published an ideological ranking of all members of Congress. (You can find the scores and check their methodology at the National Journal website: [3] ) Another good source is Progressive Punch, at mind the wrap!): [4]

Case always rates as less progressive than Akaka, but he would say that demonstrates that he's more independent.

External Links

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Akaka declares
- Borreca, Richard. Akaka declares intent for a third Senate term -- U.S. Rep. Ed Case was rumored to be seeking the position Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 2-25-05.

Pre Primary
- Borreca, Richard. Senior senators Inouye and Akaka show no signs of slowing down as they turn 81 Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 9-11-05.
- Serving in Washington is all about the power to make things happen Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 2-14-06.
- Isle race for Senate does not resemble Connecticut THE ISSUE: U.S. Senate contenders faced off as Sen. Joe Lieberman lost to challenger Ned Lamont in the Democratic primary in Connecticut. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, August 13, 2006.

Case enters the Senate race
- Borreca, Richard. Case to Oppose Akaka Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1-20-06.
- DePledge, Derrick. Case's bid for Senate shakes up Democrats Honolulu Advertiser, 1-20-06.
- White, Doug. Representative Case challenges Senator Akaka Poinography!, 1-20-06.
- Boylan, Dan. Election Year 2006: All Shook Up By Midweek, January 25, 2006.
- Another dose of Case-Akaka news Poinography!, 1/26/2006.
- White, Doug. Still waiting to hear Akaka/Case differences Poinography!, 1/28/2006.
- Hawaii Senate: September's Primary Shaping Up to be a Showdown Rassmussen Reports, August 11, 2006.

TIME article
- White, Doug. TIME calls Akaka one of five worst Senators Poinography, April 17, 2006.

Democratic Party convention
- DePledge, Derrick. Akaka, Case trade barbs before party's faithful Honolulu Advertiser, May 28, 2006.
- White, Doug. Thoughts on the weekend convention: Democratic Party Poinography!, May 30, 2006.

PBS Debate
- Akaka, Case debate transcript HawaiiNews.com, August 31, 2006.
- DePledge, Derrick. Akaka agrees to debate on PBS Honolulu Advertiser, August 16, 2006.
- Schacht, Bob. Playing to the Crowd PDHblog, August 26, 2006.
- a debate and still he whines…. PDHblog, August 16, 2006.
- DePledge, Derrick. Advantage: Case Honolulu Advertiser, September 1, 2006.
- Burris, Jerry. Voters' choice: vigorous Case, unflinching Akaka Honolulu Advertiser, September 1, 2006.
- What viewers said about the big debate Honolulu Advertiser, September 1, 2006.
- White, Doug. Case rhetorically beats Akaka in a yawner Poinography!, September 1, 2006.
- What viewers said about the big debate Honolulu Advertiser, September 1, 2006.
- OUR OPINION: Seniority looms as overriding issue in Senate race THE ISSUE: Sen. Daniel Akaka and challenger Rep. Ed Case focused on experience and seniority in their televised debate. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, September 2, 2006.
- Brannon, Johnny. Paths leading to primary unchanged after debate Honolulu Advertiser, September 2, 2006.
- OPINION -- Letters to the Editor Honolulu Advertiser, September 2, 2006.
- Letters to the Editor Honolulu Advertiser, September 3, 2006.
- Letters to the Editor Honolulu Advertiser, September 6, 2006.

Age/Seniority vs Transition
- DePledge, Derrick. Case put issue of age onto the table Honolulu Advertiser, January 22, 2006.
- Webster, John. Serving in Washington is all about the power to make things happen Honolulu Star-Bulletin, February 14, 2006.
- Borreca, Richard. Immediate focus is on issue of age -- Case urges a young leader to provide transition; Akaka touts his experience Honolulu Star-Bulletin, September 1, 2006.

Akaka wins primary
- Borreca, Richard. Akaka wins as Case folds -- Case concedes near midnight and pledges his support Honolulu Star-Bulletin, September 24, 2006.
- DePledge, Derrick. Akaka wins; Case concedes Honolulu Advertiser, September 24, 2006.
- Dayton, Kevin. Lingle-backed Coffee beats GOP Senate hopefuls Honolulu Advertiser, September 24, 2006.
- Burris, Jerry. Case's bid for change falls short Honolulu Advertiser, September 24, 2006.

Post Primary
- DePledge, Derrick. Democrats reconcile after Akaka-Case jolt Honolulu Advertiser, September 25, 2006.
- Burris, Jerry. Republican 'X' factor may decide general election Honolulu Advertiser, September 25, 2006.
- Burris, Jerry. Case failed to bring out voters Honolulu Advertiser, September 26, 2006.
- Borreca, Richard. Akaka vs. Thielen -- The veteran GOP representative says she will focus on energy and environmental issues Honolulu Star-Bulletin, September 26, 2006.
- White, Doug. Thielen was asked on Friday?! Poinography!, September 26, 2006.
- Lee, Norman. Nomination Process Under Question KGMB9, September 26, 2006.
- White, Doug. Do Lingle, Aiona, et al support Thielen’s position on Iraq? Poinography, September 30, 2006.
- Oi, Cynthia. Clink-clank goes a new machine as the old one keeps chugging along Honolulu Star-Bulletin, October 4, 2006.

Campaign websites

The Candidates
- Senate candidates Honolulu Star-Bulletin, September 17, 2006.
- Akaka vs. Case: Race between veteran, independent Honolulu Advertiser, July 30, 2006.
- Olelo: Candidates in Focus Video
- 5 unknowns remain on GOP slate for Senate -- Republicans lose their front-runner as Jerry Coffee recovers from heart surgery Honolulu Star-Bulletin, August 14, 2006.
- DePledge, Derrick. Senator's accomplishments aren't as clear as his friendliness Honolulu Advertiser, August 27, 2006.
- DePledge, Derrick. Challenger advocates change despite feeling party's disapproval Honolulu Advertiser, August 27, 2006.
- Bernardo, Rosemarie. Lawmaker courts supporters with a gentle, personal touch Honolulu Star-Bulletin, September 18, 2006.
- Barayuga, Debra. Personal connections a priority in maverick campaign Honolulu Star-Bulletin, September 18, 2006.
- Boylan, Dan. Senate Showdown -- They may both be Democrats, but as a member of MidWeek’s editorial board commented after Sen. Dan Akaka and his challenger, Congressman Ed Case, visited our office for interviews, they’re ‘like night and day’ Midweek, September 6, 2006.
- White, Doug. GOP also-rans for Senate Poinography!, August 14, 2006.

Polls
- Hawaii Senate: September's Primary Shaping Up to be a Showdown Rassmussen Reports, August 11, 2006.
- Burris, Jerry. Case needs late surge to unseat Akaka Honolulu Advertiser, September 17, 2006.
- DePledge, Derrick. Akaka still ahead, poll finds Honolulu Advertiser, September 17, 2006.

Endorsements/support
- Progressive Democrats of Hawaii endorse Akaka
- Associated Press. Akaka is endorsed by national arms control group Honolulu Star-Bulletin, June 2, 2006.
- DePledge, Derrick. Inouye appears in TV spot for Akaka Honolulu Advertiser, August 1, 2006.
- DePledge, Derrick. Ex-presidential candidate lends support to Akaka Honolulu Advertiser, August 10, 2006.
- Kucinich praises Akaka PDHblog, August 13, 2006.
- DePledge, Derrick. Inouye campaign donates $300,000 Honolulu Advertiser, August 14, 2006.
- DePledge, Derrick. Kerry raising funds for Akaka Honolulu Advertiser, August 17, 2006.
- DePledge, Derrick. Democratic leaders endorse Akaka Honolulu Advertiser, August 30, 2006.
- Akaka re-election still wisest choice for Isles Honolulu Advertiser, September 3, 2006.
- OUR OPINION: Case is better in Senate for mainstream Hawaii THE ISSUE: Rep. Ed Case is challenging Senator Akaka in this month's Democratic primary election. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, September 14, 2006.

Artic National Wildlife Refuge and oil
- DePledge, Derrick. ELECTION 2006: Votes over Arctic oil crucial to Senate race Honolulu Advertiser, May 27, 2006.
- White, Doug. Drilling in Arctic contrasts Akaka and Case Poinography!, May 30, 2006.

Akaka on Health programs
- Star-Bulletin staff. Akaka vows to defend health care programs Honolulu Star-Bulletin, April 11, 2006.

Jones Act
- DePledge, Derrick. Jones Act splits Case, Akaka Honolulu Advertiser, July 10, 2006.

Regarding native Hawaiians
- White, Doug. Case’s 1998 bill criticized; Akaka campaign piles on Poinography!, August 15, 2006.
- Akaka campaign allows distortion of Case views THE ISSUE: A law partner of Senator Akaka's re-election campaign chairman has accused Rep. Ed Case of supporting anti-Hawaiian legislation. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, August 18, 2006.
- DePledge, Derrick. Akaka to woo Hawaiians Honolulu Advertiser, September 21, 2006.
- Borreca, Richard. Case blasts Akaka's pitches to Hawaiians -- The challenger says ethnicity does not guarantee effectiveness Honolulu Star-Bulletin, September 21, 2006.

Patriot Act
- DePledge, Derrick. Patriot Act viewpoints divide Case and Akaka Honolulu Advertiser, May 21, 2006.

Supreme Court justice confirmation
- Criteria differ on judging justices Honolulu Advertiser, August 6, 2006.
- White, Doug. High-stakes stonewalling and obfuscation Poinography!, August 6, 2006.

Ariyoshi flap/Fire dept. flap/U.S. Chamber of Commerce flap
- Borreca, Richard. ELECTION 2006: Ariyoshi says Case is being dishonest in campaign e-mail Honolulu Star-Bulletin, September 15, 2006.
- DePledge, Derrick. Ex-governor questions Case's honor, motives Honolulu Advertiser, September 15, 2006.
- DePledge, Derrick. Acting fire chief objects to Case ad Honolulu Advertiser, September 17, 2006.
- DePledge, Derrick. FEC to investigate calls for Case Honolulu Advertiser, September 19, 2006.
- Burris, Jerry. Awkward campaign bumps could unhinge Case's efforts Honolulu Advertiser, September 20, 2006.