Source: Fox News
Summary
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green won the Democratic primary with a 56% approval rating, defeating three little-known challengers. Green’s opponents, David “Duke” Bourgoin, George “Teva” Lucas-Tadeo, and Lauren Kapoliahiʻiaka Shim, did not have campaign websites and did not raise any money in the race. Green had raised approximately $3.5 million. Hawaii has not had a Republican governor since 2010.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Gov. Josh Green defeated three little-known challengers, securing his spot as the Democratic candidate for governor. His opponents, Bourgoin, Lucas-Tadeo, and Shim, did not have campaign websites and did not raise any money. Meanwhile, Green had raised approximately $3.5 million. The Democratic primary in Hawaii typically attracts candidates with strong name recognition, but this year’s election was different. Green’s administration responded effectively to the 2023 Lahaina wildfire and flooding from the March Kona low storms, which may have contributed to his popularity.
Green’s victory is a familiar pattern in Hawaii politics, where the Democratic primary often determines the winner of the general election.
Author: Evan Null
