Hank Inouye, U.S. House candidate

Hank Inouye

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Hawaii
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Inouye23,917
Opponents132,182
1
Elections run

Hank Inouye, a Republican politician from Hawaii, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. House election in Hawaii's District 2 to Daniel K. Akaka, receiving 23,917 votes (15.32%).

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How many votes has Hank Inouye received?

Hank Inouye has received 23,917 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Hank Inouye’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. HouseHawaiiLost23,91715.32%Daniel K. Akaka
Bill Penaroza

Dexter L. Cate

Don G. Smith
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified August 15, 2026.