Hawaii primary sets up rare contest for Senate seat

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/11/us-usa-elections-hawaii-idUSBRE87A0KG20120811

A victory by former governor Linda Lingle, who has an early edge in fundraising, in President Barack Obama's home state could also help Republicans take control of the U.S. Senate as they battle for a net gain of four seats.

While analysts expect Lingle to easily win her Republican primary contest, U.S. Representative Mazie Hirono and former Congressman Ed Case are locked in what is seen as a closer contest on the Democratic side to contest the Senate seat.