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MEDIA RELEASE Pearl City, October 28, 2019: The Hawaii State Elections Commission will meet on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at State Office Tower, 235 South Beretania Street, Room 203, Honolulu. The Office of Elections will provide the commission with a status of operations update and the public will be provided the opportunity […]

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Ranked-choice voting is a method of voting that would let each voter choose their first, second, and third candidate in a contested election. The candidate with the fewest first-preference votes is eliminated. First-preference votes to the failed candidate will then be eliminated, directing their second-choice votes to the respective candidate. The process continues until one […]

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Individuals may visit any of the listed locations where election officials will be on hand to assist voters in registering from the convenience of their vehicle. Voters who have moved or changed their name since the last election will need to update their registration. Additionally, voters are welcomed to drop-off completed voter registration forms to […]

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As election season heats up, the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) reminds everyone that outdoor advertising, including political campaign signage, is prohibited within the State Highway’s right of way. Highways Maintenance staff and residents have reported increases in illegally placed signage within HDOT jurisdiction. HDOT is providing this reminder as a courtesy to give candidates […]

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Due to the continuing volcanic eruption, the Office of Elections issued a proclamation today designating polling places 04-03, Pahoa Community Center, and 04-04, Pahoa High/Intermediate School, as absentee mail precincts for the 2018 Primary Election. Election officials declared polling places 04-03 and 04-04 as mail precincts to ensure that voters affected by the volcanic activity […]

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The Office of Elections is looking for volunteers to help conduct the 2018 Primary Election on Saturday, August 11 and the General Election on Tuesday, November 6. More than 4,000 volunteers are needed to fill various positions which include assisting voters at the polling place, transporting election materials and supplies, and resolving inquiries from the […]

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The Office of Elections determined today, by random drawing, the order the political preferences will appear on the 2018 Primary Election ballot. Hawaii conducts a single party primary where voters must select their political preference and vote for candidates within their selection.

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Video of the Mayoral candidates forum held at Sangha Hall in Hilo Thursday, July 14, 2016.

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The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Community Enterprises of Kona and as part of the West Hawaii Forum Series, is sponsoring Hawaii County’s first mayoral candidate forum for 2016. Hear from candidates about their vision and plans for the County of Hawai‘i.

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Chief Election Officer Scott Nago reminds Big Island voters that all polls will be open on Election Day. Voters assigned to Pahoa Community Center (04-03) will still have the option to vote at Hawaiian Paradise Park Community Center (04-01). Department of Education facilities that were closed due to the lava flow will still serve as […]

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Could Puna voters have changed the outcome of the election? Should media have called Senator Brian Schatz the winner on Election Day despite the delay of Puna voters?

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The Office of Elections and County Clerks of Hawaii remind individuals that the last day to register to vote in the general election is Monday, October 6, 2014. Currently, the State of Hawaii has more than 707,000 registered voters. To be eligible to vote, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Hawaii and […]

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Video from the live stream broadcast from Waimea

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Video from the candidate forum featuring U.S. Senate candidates Brian Schatz and Colleen Hanabusa Wednesday (July 2) at Sangha Hall in Hilo.

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