# Incumbents win Hawaii primaries, overcoming progressive challengers

https://mins.news/en/item/17555

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-09 16:07 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/9/incumbents-secure-hawaii-primary-wins-defying-progressive-challengers?traffic_source=rss

> Incumbent candidates secured victories in Hawaii’s primary contests, overcoming challenges from more progressive opponents. Their wins underscore continuing clashes within the Democratic Party. Centrist Democrats and progressive candidates remain divided over the party’s direction. The results show that this internal contest is still shaping primary races.

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