U.S. Senate · Hawaii
Sen. Brian Schatz (D)
Represents Hawaii, in office since Jan. 3, 2023. Official site
$11.89spent by the campaign for every vote cast in the 2022 general election
- This race$11.89
- HI average$10.57
- Senate average$13.91
Ranks 34 of 96 senators (1 = most spent per vote).
The 2022 race
| Candidate | Votes | Campaign spent | Per vote cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Schatz (D), won | 290,894 (71.2%) | $4,856,194 | $11.89 |
| Bob McDermott (R) | 106,358 (26.0%) | No FEC report found | Not reported |
Total votes cast: 408,517. “Per vote cast” is the campaign’s total spending for that election divided by all votes cast in the race.
Tracked issue money in 2026
| Issue | Groups | Given | Bundled | Spent for | Spent against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI & data centersAI and tech company PACs | AnthroPAC | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Energy & climateEnvironmental groups | LCV Action Fund, EDAF PAC | $2,047 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| IsraelGroups seeking policy changes | J Street PAC | $2,000 | $42,225 | $0 | $0 |
| DefenseDefense contractors | Lockheed Martin PAC, RTX PAC | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
HI’s other senator
Results: state-certified totals (sources in How this works). Spending: FEC candidate totals for the 2022 election (as of Oct. 6, 2026). How this is calculated.