Office of Elections

Pearl City – Following the retirement of Senator Michelle Kidani on June 30, 2026, the Office of Elections has issued a proclamation announcing the vacancy election for Senate District 18. Under Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 17-3(b)(3), the vacancy will be filled at the 2026 General Election on November 3, 2026. All qualified political parties have ...
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Pearl City – Hawaii voters can stay informed this election season by signing up for the state’s free ballot tracking service. The service sends voters updates on the status of their mail ballot and provides deadline reminders throughout the year. More than 100,000 Hawaii voters are already enrolled in the service, with voters ages 66+ ...
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Pearl City – The deadline to file as a candidate for the 2026 Elections is Tuesday, June 2 by 4:30 PM. Election officials encourage prospective candidates to file early to allow time to resolve any issues that may arise during the process. Candidate checklist: For complete information on running for office, visit elections.hawaii.gov. What’s next ...
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Pearl City – Ahead of the 2026 Primary Election ballots arriving to homes in July, election officials have a few reminders to ensure that voters mark their ballots correctly. Primary Election Guidelines The candidates who receive the most votes in each contest move on to represent their party at the General Election in November. Your ...
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Pearl City – In the coming weeks, Hawaii voters will receive their voter registration notice in the mail. The notice confirms that you’re properly registered to vote and prepares election officials to send your mail ballot for the Primary and General Elections later this year.  Chief Election Officer Scott Nago emphasized the importance of keeping voter information current:  “We want every Hawaii voter to ...
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