Office of Elections

Deadline to determine which political parties will continue to be qualified for the 2026 Elections. (HRS §11-65)

Deadline to file a complaint on contests for cause in the General Election with the Hawaii State Supreme Court. (HRS §11-174.5)

Deadline for registered voters who are away from their Hawaii residence to submit an Absentee Application to have their ballot mailed to an alternate mailing address for the General Election. Applications must be received by...
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Voters receive their General Election mail ballot packet at least 18 days before the election. (HRS §11-102) Places of deposit may open as early as the mailing of ballots, as determined by the County Elections...
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Deadline for voters to submit a paper Voter Registration Application for the General Election to the County Elections Division. (HRS §11-24) Paper applications must be postmarked to the County Elections Division by this date. After...
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