Rachel Able stood scanning Kohanaiki Beach, her stomach in knots as she looked out across the sparkling waves and rocky tide pools on the western shore of the Big Island.

Democrat Mazie Hirono also retained the US Senate from Hawaii after defeating Republican former state Republican Bob McDermott.

The Democrat defeated Republican challenger Bob McDermott in Tuesday’s general election.

Sen. Mazie Hirono (D) has won her reelection bid in the state of Hawaii, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Hirono easily defeated her Republican competitor, Bob McDermott. She was ...

U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii has been reelected to a third term Wednesday. The Democrat defeated Republican former state Rep. Bob McDermott. Hirono serves on the Senate armed services ...

Hawaii voters approve major constitutional amendments, and see new leadership emerge in local races, including the Big Island mayor.

That trend is expected to hold steady. In Hawaii’s U.S. Senate race, Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono is seeking a third term, facing Republican Bob McDermott and two third-party challengers.

Former Hawaii state lawmaker Bob McDermott, a Marine Corps veteran, won the Republican Senate primary in Hawaii on Saturday, according to the Associated Press.

Former Hawaii state lawmaker Bob McDermott, a Marine Corps veteran, won the Republican Senate primary in Hawaii on Saturday, according to the Associated Press.

Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono wins Democratic primary for third term, will face McDermott in general by AUDREY McAVOY, Associated Press - 08/11/24 2:48 AM ET ...

Former state Rep. Bob McDermott beat five lesser-known candidates for the Republican nomination for Senate.