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Hirono thrashes Lingle

With the congresswoman’s strong showing, she will be the first Asian-American woman in the U.S. Senate

By Derrick DePledge

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Nov 07, 2012

~~<p>U.S. Rep. Mazie Hirono claimed victory over former Gov. Linda Lingle Tuesday night, becoming the first Asian-American woman elected to the U.S. Senate.</p>
<p>Hirono dominated the Republican Lingle 62 percent to 37 percent to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka, her fellow Demo&shy;crat.</p>
~~

U.S. Rep. Mazie Hirono claimed victory over former Gov. Linda Lingle Tuesday night, becoming the first Asian-American woman elected to the U.S. Senate.

Hirono dominated the Republican Lingle 62 percent to 37 percent to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka, her fellow Demo­crat. Login for more...



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