Republican businessman Cam Cavasso has once again for U.S. Senate, officially announcing his bid Tuesday.

This makes Cavasso Republican so far to announce a challenge to U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, who is locked in a tight primary battle with U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa.

Cavasso, a former state representative from Waimanalo, ran for Senate in 2010 against then-U.S. Sen. Dan Inouye. He , only pulling in 20 percent of the vote.

Considering Hawaii’s predilection for Democrats, it’s unlikely the outcome will be much different this time around.

Photo: Cam Cavasso (Screen shot)

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