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Rep. Ed Case defeats progressive primary challenger in Hawaii's 1st District

Case won the Democratic primary against Jarrett Keohokalole and is expected to face Republican Adriel Lam in November.

Rep. Ed Case defeats progressive primary challenger in Hawaii's 1st District
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The Associated Press projected that Rep. Ed Case defeated state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole in Hawaii’s 1st District Democratic primary. With 91% of votes counted, Case led by nearly 14 points and is set to face Republican Adriel Lam in November.

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Ed Case Wins Hawaii Democratic Primary for First Congressional District

Outlets agree that Ed Case defeated state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole in Hawaii’s Democratic primary. Center outlets report the result and situate the race in a broader contest between centrist and progressive Democrats. Right-leaning outlets cast Case’s win as an establishment victory over progressive challengers.

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