Some analysts have said that the decision by Kealoha to challenge Governor Quinn in the primary cost the Republicans the election ( Kim ) .
Later in the general election of that year , Quinn was soundly defeated by his Democratic opponent , John Burns .
Some analysts have said that the decision by Kealoha to challenge Quinn Quinn in the primary cost the Republicans the election ( Kim ) .
Later in the general election of that year , Quinn was soundly defeated by his Democratic opponent , John Burns .