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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)

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State of Hawaii, Office of Elections
3 months ago

In the last election, Hawaii voters could choose from a wide range of political parties, including:

🌺 We The People
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State of Hawaii, Office of Elections
7 months ago

Hawaii’s meeting of the electors will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel, @elections808. ... See MoreSee Less

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State of Hawaii, Office of Elections
7 months ago

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State of Hawaii, Office of Elections
8 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. Fin ... See MoreSee Less

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State of Hawaii, Office of Elections
8 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'. ... See MoreSee Less

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