Voting in Hawaii

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The policies governing voter participation are enacted and enforced primarily at the state level. These policies, which include voter identification requirements, early voting provisions, online voter registration systems, and more, dictate the conditions under which people cast their ballots in their respective states.

This article includes the following information about voting policies in Hawaii:

See Election administration in Hawaii for more additional information about election administration in the state, including voter list maintenance policies, provisional ballot rules, and post-election auditing practices.

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Voter registration

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To register to vote in Hawaii, one must be a United States citizen, a resident of the state, and at least 18 years old. Pre-registration is available beginning at age 16.[1] The deadline to register to vote is 30 days before an election.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many Registration can be completed in the following ways:

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Online: Visit olvr.hawaii.gov. You must have a current Hawaii Driver’s License or State ID to complete an application online.

Mail: Print & submit a completed Voter Registration Application to your Clerk’s Office.

In-person: Visit the Office of Elections or your Clerk’s Office to submit an application in person.

Applications are available at any of the following locations:

  • County Elections Divisions
  • Clerk’s Offices
  • State Libraries
  • U.S. Post Offices
  • Most State Agencies
  • Satellite City Halls[1][2]
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Same day voter registration is available at voter service centers, to register and vote in-person, beginning 10 days prior and through election day. Once you are registered, you do not need to re-register for another election unless your residence address, mailing address, or name changes.Hawaii adopted same-day registration in 2014; implementation occurred in 2018.[1][3]

In-person voting

Poll times

See also: State poll opening and closing times

As of 2019, Hawaii is an all-mail voting state, which means that its elections are conducted almost exclusively by mail. There are voter service centers open for ten business days prior to each election until 7:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time to receive personal delivery of mail-in ballots, accommodate voters with special needs, offer same-day registration and voting, and provide other election services.[4][5]

Voter identification

See also: Voter identification laws by state

Voters in Hawaii are not generally required to present identification while voting. In 2019, the statute requiring voters to present identification if so requested by a precinct official was repealed.

When registering to vote for the first time, a Hawaii Driver License, Hawaii State ID, or the last 4-digits of the voter's Social Security Number is required. If none of these can be provided, one of the following must be provided as proof of identification:

  • A current and valid photo identification; or
  • A current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.[6]

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Mail-in voting

See also: All-mail voting

Hawaii conducts its elections by mail. All eligible voters automatically receive mail ballots, which must be returned election officials by close of polls on Election Day.[8]

Early voting

See also: Early voting

Hawaii permits early voting. Learn more by visiting this website.

Local election officials

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Voting rules for people convicted of a felony

See also: Voting rights for convicted felons

In Hawaii, people convicted of a felony automatically regain their voting rights after the incarceration stipulated by their sentence; people on probation or parole enjoy full voting rights.[9]

Voting rights for people convicted of a felony vary from state to state. In the majority of states, people convicted of a felony cannot vote while they are incarcerated but may regain the right to vote upon release from prison or at some point thereafter.[10]

Election agencies

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See also: State election agencies

Individuals seeking additional information about voting provisions in Hawaii can contact the following state and federal agencies.

Hawaii Office of Elections

802 Lehua Avenue
Pearl City, Hawaii 96782
Telephone: 808-453-8683
Toll-free: 800-442-8683
Fax: 808-453-6006
Email: elections@hawaii.gov
http://hawaii.gov/elections/

U.S. Election Assistance Commission

633 3rd Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20001
Telephone: 301-563-3919
Toll free: 1-866-747-1471

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 State of Hawaii Office of Elections, "Registration," accessed March 21, 2023
  2. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  3. ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "Same Day Voter Registration," January 31, 2023
  4. ↑ State of Hawaii - Office of Elections, "Voting in Hawaii," accessed March 21, 2023
  5. ↑ Hawaii State Legislature, "HB1248," accessed March 21, 2023
  6. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named regapp
  7. ↑ State of Hawaii Office of Elections, "Voting in Hawaii," accessed March 21, 2023
  8. ↑ Hawaii Office of Elections Website, "Hawaii Votes by Mail," accessed August 24, 2020
  9. ↑ State of Hawaii Office of Elections, "Voters with a Felony Conviction," accessed March 21, 2023
  10. ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "Felon Voting Rights," April 6, 2023
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