Office of Elections

"...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....

...A mere 8 Voter Services Centers statewide to handle a comprehensive change to our voting system is destined to bring Primary Day and  Election Day to its knees....

...As of Friday, March 29, 2019, the Office of the City Clerk has received 17,752 vote-by-mail ballots....

...Representatives say bills also address money in politics, fight public corruption....

"If public officials can't understand it, how are supposed to expect our constituents to?"

...It is up to us to voice concerns and to make our voice heard.... 

...April 13 End of All-Mail Voting for Special Election....

...Ozawa-Waters Case Could Affect Vote by Mail Statewide....

... The penalty to Preserve Our Hawaii for the violation would be $25; the penalty to the Star-Advertiser would be nothing ....

...Within hours of Rep Tulsi Gabbard's presidential campaign announcement, the first hat is thrown into the ring for Hawaii CD2....

...Republicans return to State Senate....

...Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday Nov 6....

...October 23 through November 3, registered voters may visit any early walk in voting location within their county to cast their ballot....

...The last day to complete the survey is Wednesday, October 31....

... Hawaii Lowest Tax Fairness and Lowest Political Engagement ....

...Over 300 volunteers are needed to work at polling places especially in Aiea, Kalihi, East Honolulu, Kaneohe, and North Shore areas....

...Election Day is Tuesday November 6....

...After amended complaints were filed, the state Office of Elections said the ballot will not have a title....