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Marshall Ige
lags in first printout

Hemmings in lead over
GOP opponent Anderson

Election Results

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Jaymes K. Song
Star-Bulletin

Solomon Nalua'i had about 560-vote lead on state Sen. Marshall Ige in the Democratic primary for the 24th Senate District (Kaneohe). Ige has been charged with campaign spending violations stemming from the Bishop Estate and criticized for his ties to the estate.

Former state Rep. Fred Hemmings about a 470-vote lead on incumbent Whitney Anderson in the Republican primary for the 25th Senate seat (Kailua).

Alex Sonson had a 350-vote lead over state Rep. Roy Takumi in a rematch from a close race two years ago for the 36th House District (Pearl City).

State Rep. Willie Espero, who was appointed to his Ewa Beach seat last year by Gov. Ben Cayetano, knows the key to victory tonight was to meet as people in his district as he could.

Democrat Espero has planned a small gathering at his home tonight with supporters. He had a 227-99 lead in the Democratic primary over Jeff Alexander.

District residents had six people to chose from today -- the most in years.

“I’m confident but a little nervous,” he said.

Espero said he took a long nap this afternoon to rest up for tonight.