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State Sen. Will Espero Won't Seek Congressional Seat

Will Espero

State Sen. Will Espero (Senate District 20 - 'Ewa Beach, 'Ewa by Gentry, Ocean Pointe, 'Ewa Villages, West Loch, Honouliuli, Lower Waipahu) announced on Friday that he has decided not to seek the Congressional District 1 seat being vacated on February 28 by Congressman Neil Abercrombie (D). Rep. Abercrombie is vacating his seat early to concentrate on his Hawaii gubernatorial campaign.

Espero cited the short time left before the election, which could be held as early as May 1, leaving little time for an effective campaign. His decision was also influenced by Democratic party leaders who expressed concern that his candidacy would split the vote among three Democrats — Ed Case, Colleen Hanabusa and him — giving lone Republican Charles Djou an even better shot at winning the seat.

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Third Hawaii Democrat won't run for Congress [KPUA.net]