Hawaii gubernatorial election, 1994

Hawaii gubernatorial election, 1994

Nominee Ben Cayetano Frank Fasi Pat Saiki Party Democratic Independent Republican Running mate Mazie Hirono Danny Kaleikini Fred Hemmings Popular vote 134,978 113,158 107,908 Percentage 36.58% 30.67% 29.24%

Governor before election John Waihee Democratic Elected Governor Benjamin Cayetano Democratic

The 1994 Hawaii gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1994. Incumbent Democratic Governor of Hawaii John D. Waihee III was prevented from seeking a third term as Governor due to term limits, creating an open seat. Lieutenant Governor Ben Cayetano emerged from a crowded primary to become the Democratic nominee, facing off against former Administrator of the Small Business Administration Pat Saiki, the Republican nominee and Honolulu Mayor Frank Fasi, who ran as the Best Party of Hawaii's nominee. In a very close election, Cayetano narrowly edged out Fasi, who placed second, and Saiki, who placed third, winning only a plurality of the vote. Fasi's performance was notable in that it was the best performance by a third party gubernatorial candidate in Hawaii's history.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Ben Cayetano, Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii
• John C. Lewin, Hawaii Director of Health
• Bu La'ia
• George Nitta, Jr., radio personality
• Anthony N. Hodges, perennial candidate
• Al Canopin, Jr.
• Elbert Marshall

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

• Pat Saiki, former Administrator of the Small Business Administration, former Congresswoman, 1990 Republican nominee for the United States Senate
• Stuart Todd Gregory
• Charles Y. Hirayasu
• Robert Measel, Jr.

Results

General election

Results

References