1980Final results
1980 election for Hawaii's 2nd District
U.S. House · Hawaii
Daniel K. Akaka (D) won with 89.9% of the vote, defeating Don G. Smith (Lib) by 79.8 points.
Daniel K. AkakaDemocrat · winner
89.9%141,477
Don G. SmithLibertarian
10.1%15,903
157,380 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 1980
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
Money in this race
Each line compares the two campaigns on one scale.
Daniel K. AkakaNo Republican
$136.4K
Raised by the campaign
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$96.8K
Spent by the campaign
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$0
Cash on hand
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Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1980.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1980