Neil Abercrombie

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Neil Abercrombie, a member of the Democratic Party, is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Hawaii's 1st congressional district from 1991 until his resignation to run for Governor of Hawaii on February 28, 2010. On September 18, 2010, Abercrombie won the Hawaii democratic gubernatorial nomination by a margin of 60 to 38 percent. Abercrombie defeated 'Duke' Aiona by 17 percentage points in the general election on November 2, 2010.

1 Political background
2 Educational background
3 Author
4 Family
5 External Links

Political background

Abercrombie first ran for public office in 1970, unsuccessfully vying for a seat in the United States Senate. Abercrombie ran and was elected to the Hawaii State House of Representatives serving two terms from 1975 to 1979. Abercrombie then won election to the Hawaii State Senate where he served from 1979 to 1986. When Cecil Heftel resigned from the United States Congress in July 1986 to run for Governor of Hawaii, Abercrombie entered the race for the Democratic nomination to replace Heftel, he was then elected to the US Congress in the following special election. He served from September 20, 1986 to January 3, 1987 but was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1986. Abercrombie went on to win a seat on the Honolulu City Council serving from 1988 to 1990. Abercrombie again ran for Congress in 1990 and has since been reelected to his House seat. Abercrombie resigned his House seat to run for Governor of Hawaii on February 28, 2010.

Educational background

Abercrombie holds a B.A. degree in Sociology from Union College in Schenectady, N.Y., and a Masters degree in Sociology and a PhD in American Studies from the University of Hawaii. [1]

Author

Neil Abercrombie and Richard Hoyt co-authored Blood of Patriots, a work of fiction focusing on the role of money in electoral politics. [2]

Family

Neil Abercrombie is married to Dr. Nancie Caraway, an author and educator.

External Links

Congressional links

OpenCongress - Rep. Neil Abercrombie (OpenCongress
ABERCROMBIE, Neil (Biographical Directory of the United States Congress)
Rep. Neil Abercrombie (Wikipedia)
Neil Abercrombie On the Issues (On the Issues)
GovTrack: Neil Abercrombie

2004 Congressional election

Tanonaka Enters Race to Oust Avercrombie, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, June 3, 2004.

2005

House cracks down on illegal immigrants -- Hawaii's representatives split on a measure that would limit driver's licenses Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 2-11-05.
Thompson, Rod. Isles’ reps split on change to nature law -- The Endangered Species Act changes ,drop critical habitat By Rod Thompson, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 9-30-05.
Reform will strengthen endangered species act, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 10-11-05.
Borreca, Richard. He coulda been a contender, but will he be?, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 10-16-05.
Borreca, Richard. Abercrombie decides not to challenge Lingle -- The congressman says he would like Harry Kim to run, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 11-1-05.
Borreca, Richard.Abercrombie wants to shutter agency handling Kakaako plans -- The U.S. Rep. wants the state planning agency, the Hawaii Community Development Authority, scrapped. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 22-15-05.
Borreca, Richard.Isle congressmen split on Iraq strategy, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 12-1-05.

2006

Camire, Dennis. Hawai'i lawmakers critical of budget, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 2-7-06.
Kakesako, Greg. Isle delegation stays Democrat -- Hirono, Akaka and Abercrombie prepare to take a united voice to Washington, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, November 8, 2006.

2007

Borreca, Richard. Shift in Congress should boost Hawaii -- Three of the state's four lawmakers will hold important posts, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, January 7, 2007.
Borreca, Richard. Abercrombie assails 'crazy' Bush plan Honolulu Star-Bulletin, January 12, 2007.
Abercrombie, Neil. Abercrombie Fights War Profiteering Maui Democrats, February 11, 2007.
Jones, Bob. Bet On It: Neil Runs For Governor Midweek, July 25, 2007.

2008

Borreca, Richard. Abercrombie thinks Obama campaign finally getting message, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, May 7, 2008.
Borreca, Richard. Both isle incumbents easily win re-election, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, November 5, 2008.

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