Dem establishment strikes back as longtime incumbent fends off progressive challenger

Democratic Rep. Ed Case of Hawaii has won his primary election, defeating progressive state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole. This victory represents a win for the Democratic establishment in its internal conflict with the party’s socialist wing. Keohokalole had challenged Case on his voting record, including a past vote on the SAVE Act and his stance against the Trump administration.

• Rep. Ed Case (D-Hawaii) won his primary election, defeating progressive challenger state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole.
• The victory is seen as a win for the Democratic establishment against the party’s socialist insurgency.
• Keohokalole criticized Case for his vote on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act and his stance on Trump-era immigration policies.
• Case stated he would not always vote in lockstep with his party and defended his positions on election security.
• Case will now face Republican Adriel Lam in the general election for the safe Democratic seat.