Early Voting
Voters do not have to wait until election day to vote. Any registered voter may request a mail ballot or cast their vote at an early walk-in location within their county.
Vote by Mail
To request a permanent mail ballot, download and complete the Wikiwiki Voter Registration & Permanent Absentee Application or submit the request online.
To request a mail ballot for a specific election or election cycle, download and complete the Wikiwiki Absentee Application.
Mail Ballot Request Deadline
Requests for a mail ballot must be received by your Clerk’s Office seven (7) days before the election.
Primary Election: August 6, 2016
General Election: November 1, 2016
Special Circumstances
A request for an absentee ballot after the deadline can only be granted in special case situations determined by the county clerk (e.g. a voter is hospitalized shortly before election day and is not able to make it to their polling place to vote). Please contact your Clerk’s Office, if you believe you have a special case situation.
Track Your Ballot
Contact your Clerk’s Office to find out when your mail ballot was sent and if it was received and accepted.
For a Replacement Ballot
If you damage, lose, or make a mistake in marking your mail ballot, contact your Clerk’s Office to request a replacement.
Voted Ballots
Voted ballots must be received by your Clerk’s Office no later than the close of polls on election day.
Permanent mail voter status is terminated if any one of the following occurs:
- Voter fails to return a voted ballot by 6:00 p.m., close of polls in both the primary and general election.
- Voter dies, loses their voting rights, registers to vote in another jurisdiction, or is otherwise disqualified from voting.
- Voter’s ballot, notification card, or any other election mail is returned as undeliverable for any reason.
- Voter requests in writing that their permanent status be terminated.
Absentee ballots are typically mailed 20 days prior to Election Day.
Vote Early In-Person
Voters may also walk-in to any early walk-in location in their county to cast their vote before election day. Early walk-in dates are as follows:
Primary Election: August 1 – 11, 2016
General Election: October 25 – November 5, 2016
Locations – Primary Election
County of Hawaii
| Location | Hours |
|---|---|
| County of Hawaii Aupuni Center Conference Room 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 1 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 | Monday – Saturday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| West Hawaii Civic Center Community Room (Building G) 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96740 | Monday – Saturday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Waimea Community Center 65-1260 Kawaihae Road Kamuela, Hawaii 96743 | Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm |
| Pahala Community Center 96-1149 Kamani Street Pahala, Hawaii 96777 | Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Closed 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm |
County of Maui
| Location | Hours |
|---|---|
| Office of the County Clerk 200 South High Street, Room #708 Wailuku, Hawaii 96793 | Monday – Saturday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Mitchell Pauole Center Conference Room 90 Ainoa Street Kaunakakai, Hawaii 96748 | Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Closed 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm |
County of Kauai
| Location | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lihue Neighborhood Center 3353 Eono Street Lihue, Hawaii 96766 Click for alternate map with landmarks | Monday – Saturday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
City & County of Honolulu
| Location | Hours |
|---|---|
| Honolulu Hale 530 South King Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 | Monday – Saturday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Kapolei Hale 1000 Uluohia Street Kapolei, Hawaii 96707 | Monday – Saturday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
Locations – General Election
County of Hawaii
| Location | Hours |
|---|---|
| County of Hawaii Aupuni Center Conference Room 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 1 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 | Monday – Saturday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| West Hawaii Civic Center Community Room (Building G) 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96740 | Monday – Saturday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Waimea Community Center 65-1260 Kawaihae Road Kamuela, Hawaii 96743 | Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm |
| Pahala Community Center 96-1149 Kamani Street Pahala, Hawaii 96777 Open October 25 – November 4 | Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Closed 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm |
County of Maui
| Location | Hours |
|---|---|
| Office of the County Clerk 200 South High Street, Room #708 Wailuku, Hawaii 96793 | Monday – Saturday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Mitchell Pauole Center Conference Room 90 Ainoa Street Kaunakakai, Hawaii 96748 | Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Closed 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm |
County of Kauai
| Location | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lihue Neighborhood Center 3353 Eono Street Lihue, Hawaii 96766 Click for alternate map with landmarks | Monday – Saturday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
City & County of Honolulu
| Location | Hours |
|---|---|
| Honolulu Hale 530 South King Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 | Monday – Saturday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Kapolei Hale 1000 Uluohia Street Kapolei, Hawaii 96707 | Monday – Saturday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
Additional questions? Visit Frequently Asked Questions for answers to the most common questions about voting by mail.
View printable Early Voting FACTSHEET.
Information is available in alternate formats. If you require special assistance call the Office of Elections at 808-453-VOTE (8683). Neighbor Islands may call toll free 1-800-442-VOTE (8683) or e-mail us at elections@hawaii.gov.