Hawai’i

Land Acknowledgement

Hawai'i is the homeland of the Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians).

Overview

You can register to vote in Hawai'i online, by mail, or in person. The registration deadline for registration by mail is October 31. The registration deadline for registration online or in person is November 8. All registered voters will receive a ballot in the mail. You can also vote in person at a voter service center. Early voting occurs from October 25 through November 7. You do not need to present ID to vote.

Key Dates

October 21 - Date by which you should receive your ballot in the mail

October 25 - Early voting begins

October 31 - Voter Registration Deadline (by mail)

November 1 - Deadline to request an absentee ballot

November 8 - Election day! This is also the voter registration deadline (online and in person). Ballots must be received by 7PM on Election Day

Contacts

Contact your County Elections Division: https://elections.hawaii.gov/resources/county-election-divisions/
Office of Elections: (808) 453-8683
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Hawai’i Voting Guide

Note: The information below is not legal advice on how to vote. Because voting information is changing rapidly during this election, make sure you check the links provided and check with your state about deadlines and voting specifics.

Registering to Vote

If you mail in your registration it must be postmarked by October 31. For in person and online registration, the voter registration deadline is November 8.
No.
To register to vote online you need a Hawai'i driver's license or Hawai'i ID and your Social Security Number. If you do not have one of these forms of ID, you can complete a paper registration application without them. If it is your first time registering to vote, you will need to provide a current and valid photo ID OR a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.
Hawai'i requires a residential address OR if you do not have a street address, a description of the location where you live, which can include cross streets or landmarks. P.O. Box, R.R., and S.R. are not acceptable addresses. If you want a mail-in ballot, provide a mailing address on your voter registration application.
You do not need an address to vote. However, you can check if your address is valid online.
You do not need an ID to vote. However, you can get a Hawai'i ID here.
Yes. You can register to vote online.
No.
Yes. Print and fill out a voter registration form, and submit it to your County Elections Division.
Yes. Print and fill out a voter registration form, and submit it to your County Elections Division.
Yes. Once released from a felony incarceration, you are immediately eligible to register to vote again.
You can contact your County Clerk, or the Office of Elections at (808) 453-8683.
Contact your County Elections Department.
The voter registration deadline is October 31 if registering by mail. The registration deadline is November 8 if registering online or in person.
Yes, under federal law you can assist someone in registering to vote if they do not speak English well, if they have trouble reading or writing, or if they have a disability.

Checking & Updating Voter Registration

You can check your voter registration using this website.
You can call your County Clerk to check your voter registration.
You can update your registration online or you can submit a new voter registration application.
No. Unless you have moved or changed your name you do not need to re-register to vote.

Voting by Mail/Absentee/Ballot Drop-Off

All registered voters will automatically be mailed a ballot. To request an absentee ballot to an alternate address, you must fill out a request form. See below.
Yes. Please check that you have filled out all required fields and signed your ballot. USPS recommends you mail in your ballot a week before the deadline to ensure your ballot is received on time. However, please factor in your personal experience with mail delivery times to and from your place of residence or where you drop off your ballot.
You do not have to apply to receive a mail-in ballot. However, to receive an absentee ballot delivered to an alternate mailing address, submit this application to you County Elections Division.
No.
Yes.
You will automatically receive a mail-in ballot once registered. The deadline to request an absentee ballot to an alternate mailing address is November 1.
You should receive your ballot by October 21. If you have not received your ballot by then please contact your County Elections Division.
Your ballot will automatically be sent to your residence address or your mailing address as indicated on your application. Submit an absentee ballot if you want your ballot sent to an alternate address. For more details on the kind of alternate address you can provide, contact your County Elections Division.
No.
Ballots must be received by 7PM on November 8. USPS recommends you mail in your absentee ballot one week prior to the state deadline, but mail in your ballot as soon as possible.
Yes. You can return your ballot to a designated place of deposit within your county. Find places to drop off your ballot.
Likely, yes. Hawaii allows voters to return their ballot in "any manner" provided that it is received on time and with a properly completed identification envelope. We will continue to monitor this and update when more information is available.
No. Ballots may only be sent through USPS or dropped at a specified location.
Find drop off locations.
No.
Ballots missing signatures or with signatures that do not match those on file with the elections official are not automatically thrown out. County Election Officials will contact you for verification. If your signature is not added or verified in five business following the election, your ballot will be discarded.
Yes. You can check on the status of your ballot by contacting your County Elections Division.
You can contact your County Election Division or the Office of Elections at (808) 453-8683.

Voting In-Person

You can find your polling place and hours on this website or by contacting your County Elections Official.
No.
Yes. Voter service centers are open October 29 through November 8 for in person voting, same day registration, and accessible voting.
No.
You do not need an ID to vote. However, if you would like to get a Hawai'i ID, you can do so on this website.
Yes. You may cast a provisional ballot if you cannot verify your identity with your date of birth and address. You must complete and sign a written affirmation that you are registered to vote and eligible to vote. The County Elections Official will determine whether your ballot is to be counted, and you will be notified of the result.
Yes. Under federal law (Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act), you are entitled to bring anyone you trust, such as a friend, family member, or neighbor, to the polling place AND into the polling booth to assist with voting. However, that person may not be your employer, running in the election, or a representative of your labor union. The person giving assistance also may not tell the voter how to vote.
If you have any questions about voting in person you can contact your County Clerk or contact the Office of Elections at (808) 453-8683.