Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, emerged victorious in her primary race on Saturday, positioning Democrats for a probable win in the upcoming November elections. Hirono faced off against Clyde Lewman, a wood products salesman, and Ron Curtis, a retired engineer.
In the 2018 Senate race, Curtis, the Republican nominee, was defeated by Hirono by a significant margin of 29% to 71%. Similarly, in 2020, Curtis challenged Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, for a House seat but faced a similar outcome.
Hirono, known for her progressive stance, is vying for a third six-year term representing Hawaii, a predominantly left-leaning state. With her strong performance in the primary, she is widely expected to secure victory in the general election later this year.
During her 2024 campaign, Hirono amassed over $3 million in individual donations, as per campaign finance data. While her fundraising figures are publicly available, records of her opponents' fundraising efforts were not found on the Federal Election Commission site.
Prior to her Senate tenure, Hirono served as the lieutenant governor of Hawaii and held three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. Hawaii's congressional delegation, comprising two senators and two House members, is entirely Democratic.
Furthermore, Democrats maintain control over the governor's office and both chambers of the state legislature in Hawaii. Hirono's anticipated win in November is poised to bolster the Democratic ranks, crucial as the party faces challenging Senate races in other states, including West Virginia.
