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2026 Elections
Primary: Saturday, August 8, 2026
General: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Election Calendar
Mar
5
Wed
all-day
Deadline to disqualify parties
Deadline to disqualify parties
Mar 5 all-day
Deadline to determine which political parties will continue to be qualified for the 2026 Elections. (HRS §11-65)
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[...]
Hawaii Elections Explained
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2 weeks ago
Hawaii’s meeting of the electors will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel, @elections808.
2 weeks ago
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LOovE8dQ00&embeds_widget_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2F&e...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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2 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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2 months ago
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2 months ago
Voter service centers are now open. Your one-stop shop for your last-minute voting needs. Find a location in your area at elections.hawaii.gov.
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