Rep. Tokuda will seek a third term against Republican Brenton Awa, while a beach altercation marked the final days of the primary.

Democratic Rep. Jill Tokuda scored a wide victory in Hawaii’s primary and advanced to the November election, where she will face Republican Brenton Awa.

Why it matters: Tokuda starts with an advantage in a Democratic-leaning district, but her campaign gained attention after one of her rivals was arrested.

Jill Tokuda Outruns Three Rivals and Will Seek a Third Term

Tokuda was competing against three other candidates for the Democratic nomination for Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District.

The progressive lawmaker is seeking a third term in the House of Representatives. The district includes all of Hawaii except part of the island of Oahu.

The fact: The Cook Political Report rates the district as D+12, a measurement indicating a clear lean towards Democrats.

None of the three rivals posed a significant threat to Tokuda, despite internal disputes that have marked other Democratic primaries across the country.

Her delegation colleague, Democratic Rep. Ed Case, faced more significant competition from the left in his own primary.

Kirill Basin’s Arrest Marked the Campaign

Tokuda’s campaign drew attention after the arrest of Kirill Basin, one of the Democratic candidates with the least chance of defeating her.

According to Honolulu Civil Beat, Basin was involved in a beach altercation in Keawakapu, Maui.

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The incident allegedly began after a man asked Basin to turn down the music. Then, another person intervened, and a confrontation occurred.

The accusation: According to Honolulu Civil Beat’s report, Basin allegedly threatened a man and pulled out a knife during the incident.

The confrontation was captured on video. Available information does not establish that the episode was related to the election campaign.

Tokuda Calls the Video “Disturbing”

Tokuda reacted to the incident in statements to Hawaii News Now and pointed out that anyone must be held accountable for their behavior.

«Any person, whether they’re running for office or just a regular citizen, has to be accountable for their actions,» she said.

The congresswoman also described the video of the altercation as «disturbing,» according to Fox News.

The limit: The arrest occurred during the campaign, but Tokuda was already the clear favorite to win the Democratic nomination again.

Brenton Awa Will Be Her Republican Rival in November

Now that the primary is over, Tokuda will face state Republican Sen. Brenton Awa in the November election.

The political lean of the 2nd District puts the Democrat in a favorable position to retain her seat.

What’s next: Tokuda and Awa will compete to represent Hawaii’s 2nd District in the House of Representatives.

The election will determine whether Tokuda wins a third term or if Republicans manage to change control of a district considered favorable to the Democratic Party.