Source: Fox News
Summary
Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, won the Democratic primary for Hawaii’s 1st Congressional District, defeating progressive state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole. Case, a longtime representative, faced his toughest primary challenge yet amid a wider showdown between the Democratic establishment and its far-left flank. Keohokalole criticized Case for not standing up to the Trump administration and for voting for a Republican-backed bill on voter ID requirements. Case will now face Republican Adriel Lam in November.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Rep. Ed Case, a longtime representative, won the primary despite facing a tough challenge from a progressive candidate. The campaign saw both sides raising considerable money, with Case having more in his war chest. Keohokalole criticized Case’s voting record, including his support for a Republican-backed bill on voter ID requirements. Case defended his vote, saying it was not about voter suppression. The district is rated as a safe Democratic seat.
And so, the familiar script of the Democratic establishment vs. the socialist insurgency continues to play out.
Author: Evan Null
