Hawaii's congressional districts

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The U.S. state of Hawaii is divided into two congressional districts.

Contents 1 History 2 Non-residency 3 1st district 4 2nd district

[edit] History

Before statehood, Hawaii was represented by a non-voting delegate. From statehood until 1963, Hawaii had one Representative. From 1963 to the creation of the two districts in 1971, Hawaii was represented in the United States House of Representatives with two Representatives elected at-large state-wide.

[edit] Non-residency

Hawaii law allows candidates to run for office if they are not residents of the district. The first such non-resident to attain the office was 1st district representative Patsy Mink, a resident of rural Honolulu (in the 2nd district) with roots on the island of Maui.

[edit] 1st district

The First Congressional District is far smaller in area and has a much denser population than the Second District. Covering the southeastern parts of the City & County of Honolulu, including downtown Honolulu, the district has been represented by Neil Abercrombie since 1991.

[edit] 2nd district

The Second Congressional District is far more spread out than the First District. Including northern and western Oahu, along with the entirety of the state's other islands, the district includes Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii counties, along with part of Honolulu County. The entire district spans 331 miles and comprises small towns with historical roots in the pineapple and sugarcane plantations. It has been represented by Mazie Hirono since 2007.

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