Voting Rules in Hawaii

Source: elections.hawaii.gov · Last verified May 2026
Voter ID Requirement
Non-Strict Photo ID

Photo ID requested. Voters without ID may sign an affidavit. Hawaii is an all-mail state.

Mail-In Ballot Eligibility
All-Mail State

Ballots automatically mailed to all registered voters. In-person voting also available.

Early Voting
Available

Walk-in voting available at voter service centers 10 days before Election Day.

Registration Deadline
Same-Day Registration Available Through Election Day

Voter registration must be completed by November 3, 2026. Online registration is available.

Same-Day Registration
Yes

Same-day voter registration available at walk-in voting centers and on Election Day.

Polling Hours
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Polls are open from 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM on Election Day. If you are in line when polls close you are entitled to vote.

Candidates on the Ballot

Sources: Ballotpedia · Official state election filings

Candidate data will be added as 2026 races are formally declared.

Check back as filing deadlines approach · elections.hawaii.gov

Upcoming Election Dates

Aug8
Primary Election Day
Republican and Democratic primaries · Determines nominees for the General Election
Upcoming
Nov3
Voter Registration Deadline
Last day to register for the November 2026 General Election · Same-day registration available through Election Day
Upcoming
Nov3
General Election Day
Polls open 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · If you are in line when polls close you are entitled to vote
Upcoming

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Register to Vote in Hawaii

Official Hawaii Voter Registration

Register online, by mail, or in person at your local election office. You must be a U.S. citizen, a Hawaii resident, and at least 18 years old by Election Day.

Register at olvr.hawaii.gov →
Deadline: Same-day registration available through Election Day
Online: Yes — olvr.hawaii.gov
By Mail: Yes — received by deadline
In Person: Yes
Same-Day Reg: Yes
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen required