Mazie Hirono

Mazie Hirono, currently a U.S. Representative from Hawaii's 2nd District,has announced that she will run for the Senate seat in Hawaii that is being vacated by the retirement of Sen. Daniel Akaka. A former Lt. Governor of Hawaii who lost the gubernatorial race to Republican Linda Lingle in 2002, Hirono was elected in 2006 to represent Hawaii's second congressional district (a seat vacated by Ed Case, who challenged Sen. Akaka), and she was re-elected in 2008 and 2010.

Background:

• Deputy Attorney General, Antitrust Division, Department of Justice
• Hawaii State Representative (1981-1994)
• Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii (1994-2002)

Current House Committee Assignments:

• Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education
• Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections
• Ethics Committee
• Transportation and Infrastructure
• PARTY: House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee
• PARTY: At-large whip, House Democratic Caucus

Prospects: Race was very close in 2010, prospects are excellent

Opponent: Good. She will have a tough challenge from blue-dog Ed Case, who previously held the 2nd Congressional District House seat.

Other Endorsements: Emily’s List

Website: http://www.mazieforhawaii.com/