The scene was joyous at the party to celebrate the Democrat’s victory in the Hawaii governor’s race. Neil Abercrombie won the right to lead Hawaii after eight years of Republican Gov. Linda Lingle. Experience the scene through the eyes of photojournalist John Hook.

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