Elections resources

How the 3 levels of government work in Hawaiʻi

Voting happens at three levels in Hawaiʻi: federal, state, and local (county). Each level handles different issues.

The difference between primary and general elections in Hawaiʻi

Most US elections follow a two-step process: a primary in the summer and a general election in November. Hawaiʻi follows the same system.

How to vote in Hawaiʻi

Elections

Voting in Hawaiʻi is straightforward, and happens entirely by mail – here’s how it works in 4 easy steps.

Register to vote in Hawaiʻi

Civics, Elections

You can’t vote without registering first. Thankfully, this is straightforward in Hawai’i.

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