Hawaii Campaign Finance Overview
Hawaii ranks 48th among all U.S. states and territories in total federal campaign fundraising for the 2024 election cycle. Federal candidates from Hawaii raised a combined $6.8M and spent $6.3M during this period. The state is home to 6 federal candidates who filed with the Federal Election Commission.
Individual donors from Hawaii ZIP codes contributed $38.1M across 117 ZIP codes tracked in FEC filings, making the state a significant source of political contributions nationwide.
Party Breakdown in Hawaii
| Party | Candidates | Total Raised | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 3 | $6.7M | 99.3% |
| Republicans | 2 | $46K | 0.7% |
Democratic candidates in Hawaii outraised their Republican counterparts by $6.7M, reflecting the state's fundraising dynamics in the 2024 cycle.
Office Breakdown: Senate vs House
| Office | Candidates | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | 3 | $5.1M |
| House | 3 | $1.7M |
Top 10 Fundraising Candidates in Hawaii
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Office | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hirono, Mazie K. | DEM | Senate | $5.0M |
| 2 | Tokuda, Jill Naomi | DEM | House | $989K |
| 3 | Case, Edward | DEM | House | $700K |
| 4 | Mcdermott, Robert | REP | Senate | $23K |
| 5 | Lam, Adriel | REP | Senate | $23K |
| 6 | Bedworth, Nicholas | NAT | House | $0 |
Top Donor ZIP Codes in Hawaii
| ZIP Code | City | Total Donated |
|---|---|---|
| 96790 | Kula | $14.5M |
| 96816 | Honolulu | $1.7M |
| 96734 | Kailua | $1.7M |
| 96822 | Honolulu | $1.3M |
| 96813 | Honolulu | $1.2M |
| 96740 | Kailua Kona | $1.1M |
| 96825 | Honolulu | $1.0M |
| 96753 | Kihei | $997K |
| 96821 | Honolulu | $958K |
| 96815 | Honolulu | $902K |
The wealthiest donor ZIP code in Hawaii is 96790 in Kula, where individual donors contributed $14.5M to federal campaigns.
Fundraising vs Spending
Across all federal candidates in Hawaii, total spending reached $6.3M against $6.8M raised, representing a 93% burn rate. Candidates in this state retained a portion of their fundraising for future use or reserves.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money was raised by federal candidates in Hawaii in 2024?
Federal candidates from Hawaii raised a combined $6.8M during the 2024 election cycle, ranking the state 48th out of all U.S. states and territories. This includes 3 Democratic and 2 Republican candidates who filed with the FEC.
Which candidate raised the most money in Hawaii?
The top fundraiser in Hawaii was Hirono, Mazie K., who raised $5.0M running for Senate as a DEM candidate.
What ZIP code in Hawaii donates the most to political campaigns?
ZIP code 96790 in Kula, Hawaii is the top-donating ZIP code with $14.5M in individual contributions to federal campaigns.
Do Democrats or Republicans raise more money in Hawaii?
Democrats outraise Republicans in Hawaii, with Democratic candidates collecting $6.7M (99.3%) compared to $46K (0.7%) for Republicans.
Methodology
All data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings for the 2024 election cycle. Candidate totals reflect money raised and spent as reported in official FEC filings. Donor ZIP code totals are based on itemized individual contribution records where the donor's residence is in Hawaii. Party classifications reflect the candidate's FEC filing designation.