1976Final results
1976 election for Hawaii's 2nd District
U.S. House · Hawaii
Daniel K. Akaka (D) won with 79.5% of the vote, defeating Hank Inouye (R) by 64.2 points.
Daniel K. AkakaDemocrat · winner
79.5%124,116
Hank InouyeRepublican
15.3%23,917
Bill PenarozaIndependent
2.2%3,461
Dexter L. CateOther party
1.5%2,408
Don G. SmithLibertarian
1.4%2,197
156,099 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1976
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The candidates
Daniel K. Akaka (D)Hank Inouye (R)
Also on the ballot: Bill Penaroza (Independent), 2.2%; Dexter L. Cate (Other party), 1.5%; Don G. Smith (Libertarian), 1.4%