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Hawaii Senate race shaping up to be competitive

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Hawaii Senate race shaping up to be competitiveFILE - In this Oct. 19, 2010 file photo, Rep. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii participates in Meet the Candidates Forum at Maunawili Elementary School in Kailua. It's a once-in-a-generation occurrence: a competitive U.S. Senate race in Hawaii. And that's exactly what may be shaping up as two Democrats, Rep. Mazie Hirono and former Rep. Ed Case, square off in a primary Saturday. They're seeking the chance to take on former two-term Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle in November. No matter which Democrat wins Saturday's primary, they'll face a tough fight from Lingle. The outcome could help determine the balance of power in Washington; Republicans need to gain four seats to take back control of the Senate. (AP Photo/Rebecca Breyer, File)(Credit: AP)

HONOLULU (AP) — A competitive U.S. Senate race in Hawaii is a once-in-a-generation occurrence.

And that’s exactly what may be shaping up as two Democrats, Rep. Mazie Hirono (may-ZEE’ hee-ROH’-noh) and former Rep. Ed Case, square off in a primary Saturday.

Each one wants to take on former two-term Republican Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle in November.

Whichever Democrat wins is in for a tough fight from Lingle.

The outcome also could help determine the balance of power in Washington. Republicans need to pick up four seats to regain control of the Senate.

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