On former Congressman Charles Djou‘s big announcement day, Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa says she welcomes the competition — that is, if she’s even going to run against him. 

“Haven’t made a decision yet,” Hanabusa told DC808 on Wednesday. “If I’m running for re-election for my particular seat, I think I look forward to the debates that we will have.”

Hanabusa is still considering a run for Senate. She would face her congressional colleague, Rep. Mazie Hirono, as well as former Congressman Ed Case, in a Democratic primary.

Hanabusa says that among the supporters who have suggested a path for her, it’s an even split between those who want her to stay in the House or move to the Senate. But it’s clear that she has thought about establishing seniority in the U.S. Senate by going after the seat the Sen. Daniel Akaka will vacate in 2012. 

“It really is very ironic,” Hanabusa said. “For some reason, people feel that we are succeeding to a person’s position. So I’ve had many comments that I should succeed Sen. Inouye. People don’t understand that you don’t succeed a person, it’s a position itself, and there are issues of seniority. It’s really fascinating.”

Hanabusa says she’ll still make an announcement in August, but wouldn’t say exactly when.