Office of Elections

... Nomination papers for all offices now available--last day to file, June 7, 2022 ....

... 8 of the 14 bills identified by Commission were adopted by 2022 Legislature ....

... Hawaii voters can sign up now to receive notifications about their mail ballot .... 

... Hawaii doesn’t have a presidential primary law — Democrats there used a party-run event in 2020 ....

... King v McKelvey for State Senate? ....

... The guide would consist of 150-word statements from candidates running for statewide or federal offices ....

... If it’s an open seat, multiple Democrats are likely to jump at the opportunity ....

... Heidi's husband, Chad Tsuneyoshi, is a federal ex-con convicted for his part in a 1000kg cocaine ring ....

... OHA’s Board of Trustees will have 60 days to appoint a new trustee for Hawaiʻi Island, who will serve in the position until the next Hawaiʻi state general election in November 2022 ....

"...what he is bringing to the table is absolutely valid.…"

... Assessing the Status of State Election Fairness and Security ....

... the Reapportionment Commission will be conducting its public hearings remotely using interactive conference technology ....

... the Ballot Tracking System will be available for the upcoming Kauai Prosecutor Special Election and then for Statewide Elections and Primaries in 2022 ....

... Notable proposed changes to Oahu ....

... Learn how to draw your own maps for the 2 House of Representatives, all 76 State legislative seats, and 9 Hawaii County Council seats on the very software used by the commissions! ....

... A motion to dismiss a voting rights lawsuit involving U.S. citizens who moved to overseas territories was denied by a federal judge on Friday, allowing the case to proceed ....

"... Well looks like the fix is in ...."

"...It has taken a monumental effort to ensure that I can continue to bring integrity and effectiveness to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs...."

... FINAL Read -- Total turnout   579,784 -- 69.6% ....

...voters must return their ballot to a place of deposit (ballot drop box) before Tues 7PM -- DO NOT MAIL YOUR BALLOT ....

... Civic participation is a key ingredient of a well-functioning democracy ....

... Hawaii both indicate that they transmitted fewer ballots to voters than were submitted ....

...We have two guides this year:  One is local and one is for the President’s race....

...six U.S. citizens living in Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands have filed a federal lawsuit challenging federal and state laws that deny them the right to vote for President and voting representation in Congress....

...“Project Veritas offers further evidence of the need to ban ballot harvesting,” Mrs. Gabbard tweeted to her 890,000 followers....

...While some states have prohibited vote harvesting, many states lack any regulations that would stop third-parties from fraudulently collecting and mishandling ballots as has occurred in recent elections....

... October 5, 2020 is the final day to register to vote for the General Election online or by mail with the Clerk’s Office ... but ... Voters are eligible for same day voter registration for the General Election at voter service centers ....

...Ige’s deadline to veto bills has passed, so we know which of the bills that made it through this most unusual session will become law....

...Is the entire administration of OHA complicit in the illegal candidacy of an OHA executive for Trustee?....

...Issue Update & Education From Hawaii Family Forum....

... Keli'i Akina & Colin Moore Talk Story ....

... final results for all races ....

...Here is the Imua TMT's latest voter guide. We have compiled a list of candidates and many of their stances on the TMT....

...You should have received your ballot already....

...an individual may only obtain "general delivery" for 30 days in any 12 month period. This forces such registered voters to choose between having a ballot delivered for the primary or for the general election, but not both....

... In Burns v. Richardson (1966) the Supreme Court held that tourists and other non-permanent residents could be excluded from apportionment in the Hawaii state legislature ....

...Kauai County will mail out ballots on Tues July 14, 2020....

...to fill the late Sen. Breene Harimoto’s state Senate seat. State Senate District 16 includes Pearl City....

...Gone are the days when you go to ballot booth.... 

...This year Hawaii will vote exclusively by mail. Now as many of us know this increases the chances of fraud. Couple that with the checkered history of our Office of Elections, makes it more important as ever that all political parties have representation in our vote counting centers across the State....

...public hearing to afford all interested persons an opportunity to submit oral or written testimony on the proposed repeal of HAR, Title 3, Chapters 171 through 176, and adoption of HAR Title 3, Chapter 177....

... 5 withdrawals by June 3 deadline....

...Every registered voter should be on the lookout for a signature capture card in their mailbox....

...One resident from each of the County’s nine Council districts is needed to fill the Commission vacancies. The commission needs to be appointed and confirmed by July 1, 2020....

...The State Office of Elections has certified the AAP as legitimate and official after satisfying every requirement to be a political party in Hawaii....

...Hawaii Black Voter Turnout in 2018 Midterm – 46th (4th worst)....

...Senator Brian Schatz February 4, 2020, tweeted, “Is there any solid reason to be against ranked choice voting? I’m honestly asking.”  OK.  We’re honestly answering....

...complete list here....

...Candidates seeking elective office can obtain nomination papers beginning Monday, February 3, 2020....

...Active voters should expect to receive the postcard within the next seven to ten days confirming they are properly registered....