The U.S. state of Hawaii is divided into two congressional districts.
History
Before statehood, Hawaii was represented by a non-voting delegate. From statehood until 1963, Hawaii had one representative. From 1963 to the creation of the two districts in 1971, Hawaii was represented in the United States House of Representatives with two representatives elected at-large state-wide.
1st district
The First congressional district is far smaller in area and has a much denser population than the 2nd district. Covering the southeastern parts of the City & County of Honolulu, including downtown Honolulu, the district has been represented by Neil Abercrombie since 1991. He recently announced he will resign from this office.
2nd district
The 2nd congressional district is far more spread out than the First district. Including northern and western Oahu, along with the entirety of the state's other islands, the district includes Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii counties, along with part of Honolulu County. The entire district spans 331 miles and comprises small towns with historical roots in the pineapple and sugarcane plantations. It has been represented by Mazie Hirono since 2007.
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