The next election in Hawaii is Hawaii General Election on .
More than 102 positions are up for election ranging from federal positions including President of the United States to county offices like Hawaii County Council - District 2.
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Online applications must be submitted by
In-person applications must be submitted by
Mail-in applications must be received by
Same-day registration is available on Election Day,
Absentee ballots may be requested in person until
Mail-in requests must be received by
Mail-in ballots must be received by
Election Day is
You can register to vote in Hawaii by using one of the following methods:
The application is available in English, Hawaiian, Ilocano, Chinese, and Tagalog.
You can also register to vote on BallotReady.org.
The process of changing your voter registration is similar to registering to vote for the first time. You can update your voter registration online, by mail, in-person, or during same-day voter registration. You can also use BallotReady.org to check your voter registration status.
The identification that you need to register to vote in Hawaii varies based on the method of registration:
Be prepared with your HI Driver License or HI State ID Number. If you do not have either, provide the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number. If you don't have all three, then you will be able to indicate this on the application.
When you register to vote, you must provide your Hawaii driver's license or State identification number, if you have one. If you do not have a driver's license or ID number, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security Number (SSN). If you do not have any of this information, the Clerk's Office will issue you a unique identification number, which will serve to identify you for voter registration purposes.
You will need your Hawaii Driver License or Hawaii State ID card, and your Social Security Number.
If you do not provide a Hawaii Driver License number, Hawaii State ID number, or the last 4-digits of your Social Security Number, then you will need to bring proof of identification. Proof of identification includes: A current and valid photo identification, a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.
If you do not provide a Hawaii Driver License number, Hawaii State ID number, or the last 4-digits of your Social Security Number, then you will need to bring proof of identification. Proof of identification includes: A current and valid photo identification, a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.
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Residents of Hawaii can check their voter registration status through the following methods:
You can also check your voter registration on BallotReady.org.
In Hawaii, you need to be registered to vote at least 10 days before an election to be eligible to cast a ballot.
For the upcoming Hawaii General Election, your voter registration application must be:
Yes, Hawaii has same-day voter registration. If you are unable to register by the online or mail deadline, you may register to vote at a polling place. You will be able to cast your ballot immediately after completing your voter registration.
Yes, in Hawaii, you can complete voter registration during early voting. At your early voting location, be sure to register to vote before completing your ballot.
Hawaii residents that fit the following criteria are eligible to register to vote:
In Hawaii, you can register to vote, even if you’re under the age of 18! Future voters who are 16 or 17 may pre-register to vote. They will be eligible to vote for the first election after they turn 18.
Hawaii gives voters the option to choose a political party when registering to vote. It is not required to register, but choosing “no party preference” could limit your ability to participate in presidential primary elections and caucuses.
Note: In-person early voting is sometimes referred to as 'in-person absentee', 'over-the-counter voting', 'assisted voting', or other similar titles. These are all essentially the same processes and will be discussed as one in this section.
For the upcoming Hawaii General Election, any registered voter may vote early in person.
In-person early voting may happen in a variety of locations like county election offices, city halls or municipal buildings, public libraries, schools, and community centers. It’s important to note that the availability of early voting can vary significantly by state or even county. They may also change from election to election, so be sure to check your early voting location before you head to the polls.
You can use BallotReady.org to make a plan to vote early and find a specific in-person early voting location, based on your address.
You may also be able to find information on in-person early voting on Hawaii’s Office of Elections website.
For the Hawaii General Election, the dates for in-person early voting are as follows:
Generally, in-person early voting in person begins 10 days before Election Day and ends on Election Day. However, it’s worth checking the specific early voting dates for upcoming elections, as these dates can change or differ for local elections.
Hawaii does not require that you present an ID when you vote in person on Election Day. As long as you have registered to vote in the precinct and show up at the correct polling place, you should be able to vote. That being said, it never hurts to bring a form of identification to your polling place, just in case!
Election Day voting hours are 7AM - 7PM at all polling places statewide in Hawaii.
The Help America Vote Act of 2002 states that election officials conducting federal elections must ensure that each polling place has at least one accessible voting system for individuals with disabilities. This system should provide the same level of privacy and independence as those available to other voters.
Plan ahead by getting in touch with an election authority at the state, county, or municipal level to learn more about what specific accommodations are available at your polling place.
For voters in Hawaii, you can find more information on this page from Hawaii’s Office of Elections page.
According to the Hawaii Secretary of State, all registered voters are eligible to vote by mail. Your county will automatically send registered voters an absentee ballot.
If you change your mind about voting by mail, you can still vote in person.
Hawaii provides prepaid postage for absentee ballots. You can mail your ballot back without adding any stamps.
You can track your ballot by visiting Hawaii’s ballot tracker on this site.
If you make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org, you’ll receive information regarding:
In some states, absentee voting information can be different based on where you’re located. In our Civic Center, you’ll learn more about how to vote absentee based on your address.
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