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Daniel Akaka (D) defeated Cynthia Thielen (R), 61% to 37%.
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 Sen. Daniel Akaka (D)
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First elected in 1990; Seeking third full term; Akaka was nominated with 54% in a two-way primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: Sept. 11, 1924; Honolulu, Hawaii
- Family: Married (Mary Mildred); five children
- Education: University of Hawaii, M.A., 1966; B.Ed., 1952
- Professional Career: Director, Progressive Neighborhoods Program, 1975-76; assistant to Gov. George Ariyoshi, 1975-76; director, state Office of Economic Opportunity, 1971-74; public school teacher, principal, & administrator, 1953-71
- Military Career: Army Corps of Engineers, 1945-47 (WWII)
- Previous Elective Office: U.S. House, 1976-90
Cynthia Thielen (R)
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Thielen, a state representative, was nominated by the state Republican Party. Jerry Coffee, the GOP primary winner, withdrew from the race in August for health reasons.
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About The Candidate
- Born: Sept. 22, 1933; Los Angeles, Calif.
- Family: Married (Mickey); four children
- Education: University of Hawaii, J.D., 1978, B.A., 1975
- Professional Career: Practicing attorney, 1979-2000
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: State House, 1990-present
Previous Election Results
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2000 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Daniel Akaka (D)
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251,215
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73%
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$428,516
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John Carroll (R)
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84,701
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25%
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$97,407
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Other
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9,707
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3%
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2000 primary
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Daniel Akaka (D)
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13,857
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91%
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Art P. Reyes (D)
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1,317
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9%
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1994 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Daniel Akaka (D)
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256,189
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72%
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$1,017,872
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Maria M. Hustace (R)
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86,320
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24%
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$29,293
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Richard O. Rowland (Lib)
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14,393
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4%
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