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'''Mazie Hirono''' is is the U.S. Representative for [[Hawaii]]'s 2nd congressional district. She was first elected in 2006. Previously she served as the state's lieutenant governor. She ran for governor in 2002, winning the [[Democratic party]] primary but losing to [[Linda Lingle]] in the general election.

'''Mazie Hirono''' is the junior [[United States Senator]] for [[Hawaii]]. Previously she was U.S. Representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district. Before that she served as the state's lieutenant governor. She ran for governor in 2002, winning the [[Democratic party]] primary but losing to [[Linda Lingle]] in the general election. She is the nation's first [[Buddhist]] senator.

==2012 Senate Election==

==2012 Senate Election==

On November 6, 2012, Hirono was elected to the [[United States Senate]] to replace retiring senator [[Daniel Akaka]].<ref>http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/polls/198863-poll-hirono-in-solid-shape-in-senate-primary</ref>

Hirono was elected to the [[United States Senate]] to replace retiring senator [[Daniel Akaka]] on November 6, 2012.<ref>http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/polls/198863-poll-hirono-in-solid-shape-in-senate-primary</ref>

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