Case fends off challenge from his left in Hawaii Democratic House primary

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The Hill's Headlines — August 8, 2026

The Hill's Headlines — August 8, 2026

Rep. Ed Case (D-Hawaii) was projected to win his Democratic primary on Saturday, fending off a a progressive challenger, according to Decision Desk HQ.

Case, one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress, defeated 42-year-old state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole, who ran a campaign calling for a “new generation” of leaders and attacking the 73-year-old incumbent from the left. Three other candidates also sought the Democratic nomination.

Case has served in Congress for more than a decade — representing Hawaii’s 1st Congressional District since 2019 after representing the........

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