Who succeeded Mazie Hirono in Hawaii's 2nd district?
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Colleen Hanabusa succeeded Mazie Hirono in Hawaii's 2nd district after Hirono was elected to the United States Senate in 2012. Hanabusa was the Democratic nominee for the seat in 2012, but she lost to Hirono in the primary election. She was elected to the seat in 2014 after Hirono was appointed to the Senate.
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