Capitol Watch reports:
Excerpt:
Tulsi Gabbard has eclipsed Mufi Hannemann and is now the front-runner in the race to succeed Rep. Mazie Hirono in the U.S. House of Representatives. …
With less than three weeks to go until the Democratic Primary election in Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District, Honolulu City Councilwoman Tulsi Gabbard now holds a 5 point lead over former Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann (37% Gabbard, 32% Hannemann). This represents a sea change in the race since our previous poll, conducted in April, where Hannemann led Gabbard by 26-points. Indeed, Gabbard’s share of the vote has increased 21 points, while Hannemann has actually shed 10 points over the last 3 months. Esther Kia’aina (7%) and Bob Marx (7%) remain mired in the single digits. Among the 73% of voters who know both Gabbard and Hannemann, Gabbard leads by a vast 44% to 26% margin, suggesting her lead could well grow as she becomes better known.
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