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CBS NEWS PROJECTS SEN. DANIEL AKAKAWINNER


Democrat Daniel Akaka (Incumbent)
vs.
Republican Cynthia Thielen


CBS News Race Outlook: Hawaii's Republican Party was forced to chose state Rep. Cynthia Thielen to challenge Incumbent Sen. Daniel Akaka in November's general election. Thielen, 73, is a replacement nominee for former prisoner of war Jerry Coffee, who won the GOP primary despite withdrawing from the race because of poor health. Akaka, 82, defeated Rep. Ed Case in the Democratic primary and has served in Congress for 30 years and drew on his experience to boost his candidacy.