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Can Progressive Democrat Jarrett Keohokalole Win Hawaii Primary? Final Polls

Jarrett Keohokalole is challenging incumbent Ed Case, with polls showing mixed signals about the race.

Can Progressive Democrat Jarrett Keohokalole Win Hawaii Primary? Final Polls
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Hawaii’s 1st District Democratic primary pits incumbent Rep. Ed Case against state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole, with polls offering conflicting signals: averages show Case ahead, while a Keohokalole-sponsored poll puts Keohokalole in front. The race is framed as a test of generational change versus seniority.

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State senator challenging Case in the Democratic primary

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Ed Case
D · HI-1

Incumbent in the Democratic primary for Hawaii’s 1st Congressional District

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Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

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Former Democratic primary contender who left the congressional race to run for lieutenant governor

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Ed Case Wins Hawaii Democratic Primary

Ed Case defeated Jarrett Keohokalole in Hawaii’s Democratic primary, winning the nomination for the state’s 1st District. The coverage also reports that Case will face Republican Adriel Lam in November. Center outlets report the result while also stressing candidate disagreements and broader debates over generational change and the Democratic Party’s direction. Right-leaning outlets frame it as an establishment win over progressive challengers.

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