Biggest governor landslides in Hawaii
The biggest landslide in a Hawaii governor’s race was in 2018, a margin of 29.0 points. David Ige beat Andria Tupola, 244,934 to 131,719. Next widest are 2006 (27.2 points) and 2022 (26.3 points).
Every state is ranked together on Biggest governor landslides. For every gubernatorial race Hawaii has held, special elections included, see the Hawaii governor hub.
What is the biggest landslide in a Hawaii governor’s race?
The widest margin in a Hawaii gubernatorial general election came in 2018, 29.0 points. David Ige beat Andria Tupola, 244,934 to 131,719. Next are 2006 (27.2 points) and 2022 (26.3 points).
Why do some huge wins not appear?
A blowout only counts here when somebody real finished second, which means at least 5% of the vote. Without that rule the list fills with uncontested races and with contests where the record is simply missing the major opponent, both of which show the winner near 100%.
Does this include recalls and special elections?
No, only regular general elections for governor. The Hawaii governor hub lists every race including specials and recalls.
| # | Election | Result | Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 | David Ige D def. Andria Tupola R | 244,934 – 131,719 | +29.0 points |
| 2 | 2006 | Linda Lingle R def. Randy Iwase D | 215,313 – 121,717 | +27.2 points |
| 3 | 2022 | Josh Green D def. Duke Aiona R | 261,025 – 152,237 | +26.3 points |
| 4 | 1990 | John D. Waiheʻe III D def. Fred Hemmings R | 203,491 – 131,310 | +21.2 points |
| 5 | 2010 | Neil Abercrombie D def. Duke Aiona R | 222,724 – 157,311 | +17.1 points |
| 6 | 1962 | John A. Burns D def. William Quinn R | 114,308 – 81,707 | +16.6 points |
| 7 | 1982 | George Ariyoshi D def. Frank Fasi D | 141,043 – 89,303 | +16.6 points |
| 8 | 1970 | John A. Burns D def. Samuel King R | 137,812 – 101,249 | +15.2 points |
| 9 | 2014 | David Ige D def. Duke Aiona R | 181,106 – 135,775 | +12.4 points |
| 10 | 1978 | George Ariyoshi D def. John Leopold R | 153,394 – 124,610 | +10.2 points |
| 11 | 1974 | George Ariyoshi D def. Randolph Crossley R | 136,262 – 113,388 | +9.2 points |
| 12 | 1994 | Ben Cayetano D def. Frank Fasi B | 134,978 – 113,158 | +5.9 points |
| 13 | 2002 | Linda Lingle R def. Mazie K. Hirono D | 197,009 – 179,647 | +4.6 points |
| 14 | 1986 | John D. Waiheʻe III D def. D. G. Anderson R | 173,655 – 160,460 | +4.0 points |
| 15 | 1959 | William Quinn R def. John A. Burns D | 86,213 – 82,074 | +2.4 points |
| 16 | 1966 | John A. Burns D def. Randolph Crossley R | 108,840 – 104,324 | +2.2 points |
| 17 | 1998 | Ben Cayetano D def. Linda Lingle R | 204,206 – 198,952 | +1.3 points |