Incumbents win Hawaii primary elections against progressive challengers

US Representative Ed Case of Hawaii has secured his position by defeating progressive challenger Jarrett Keohokalole in the Democratic primary, garnering 57% of the vote. This result underscores the ongoing tensions within the Democratic Party, as centrist figures like Case, criticized for supporting the SAVE Act, face challenges from younger, more progressive candidates. He will now compete against Republican nominee Adriel Lam in the November election.

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