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Our Mission:
To provide secure, accessible, and convenient election services to all citizens statewide.
2026 Elections
Primary: Saturday, August 8, 2026
General: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Election Calendar
Feb
2
Mon
7:45 am
Candidate filing starts
Candidate filing starts
Feb 2 @ 7:45 am
First day to pick up and file nomination papers to become a candidate for the 2026 Election. Nomination papers are available from the Office of Elections or County Elections Division. (HRS §12-2.5)
Feb
19
Thu
4:30 pm
Deadline for new parties to qualify
Deadline for new parties to qualify
Feb 19 @ 4:30 pm
Deadline for new political parties to file their petition, rules, and officers to qualify to field candidates for the 2026 Election. Materials are filed with the Office of Elections. (HRS §11-62)
4:30 pm
Deadline to file party rules and...
Deadline to file party rules and...
Feb 19 @ 4:30 pm
Deadline for qualified political parties to file their rules and officers with the Office of Elections. (HRS §§11-63 & 11-64)
Mar
19
Thu
4:30 pm
Deadline to file objections to p...
Deadline to file objections to p...
Mar 19 @ 4:30 pm
Deadline for qualified parties to file an objection to a petition filed by a new political party. Objections are filed with the Office of Elections. (HRS §11-62) Note: the deadline to file an objection is[...]
Jun
2
Tue
4:30 pm
Candidate filing ends
Candidate filing ends
Jun 2 @ 4:30 pm
Deadline to file nomination papers to become a candidate for the 2026 Elections. Nomination papers are filed with the Office of Elections or County Elections Division. (HRS §12-6)
Hawaii Elections Explained
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2 weeks ago
In the last election, Hawaii voters could choose from a wide range of political parties, including:![]()
🌺 We The People
🌺 Solidarity Party of Hawaii
🌺 Party for Socialism and Liberation
🌺 No Labels Hawaii
🌺 Libertarian Party of Hawaii
🌺 Hawaii Republican Party
🌺 Green Party of Hawaii
🌺 Democratic Party of Hawaii![]()
🗣 Why not add your voice to the list? ✨![]()
Starting a political party in Hawaii is possible for anyone!![]()
The Office of Elections has the resources to help you make it happen:![]()
1️. Submit an Application for Petition.
2️. Gather signatures from registered voters.
3️. File your petition before the deadline.![]()
✅ We're here to guide you every step of the way.![]()
📲 Learn more: elections.hawaii.gov/voting/political-parties![]()
Your voice. Your party. Your Hawaii.#HawaiiElectionst#HawaiiPoliticsi#politicalpartyp#StartYourPartyp#hawaiivoterso#hawaiistateelectionst#getinvolvedhawaiia#PartyPetitioni#HawaiiVotesv#CivicEngagemente#ElectoralProcessocess
4 months ago
Hawaii’s meeting of the electors will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel, @elections808.
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4 months ago
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The State of Hawaii will hold its meeting of the Electors on December 17th. This video provides a brief overview of the Electoral College, including how states calculate their number of electors and the process by which votes are cast and counted. There's much more to explore, so we encourage you to learn more about the election process and the Electoral College.![]()
To learn more about Hawaii's Electoral College, visit election.hawaii.gov/electoral-college/.
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6 months ago
A voter service center is voting location that provides services for your last-minute voter needs. If you need to register to vote or cast your vote in person, the voter service center is for you. Find a location in your area at elections.hawaii.gov.
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6 months ago
Keep tabs on the status of your ballot. Sign up now for ballot tracking alerts at elections.hawaii.gov. To get started, click 'Sign up for Ballot Notifications'.
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