2026 voter guide
HI
How to vote in Hawaii in 2026
Every deadline, rule, and official link — kept simple. When you're ready, build a personal plan with calendar reminders in about a minute.
Key dates
- State Primary
- Saturday, August 8, 2026
- General Election
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Register online by
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Register by mail by
- Monday, October 26, 2026(postmarked)
- Register in person by
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Deadlines shown are for the November 3, 2026 general election.
Subscribe to these deadlines
One tap adds every Hawaii deadline to your calendar — and when rules change, the dates update on their own. No account, no email.
Register to vote
Online: Election Day,. By mail: Postmarked 10 days before Election Day, extended to the next business day. In person: Election Day,. Same-day registration available.
Online — the fastest way
A few minutes on the official site.
By mail
Print, sign, and mail the National Mail Voter Registration Form.
In person
At your local election office — or same-day at the polls.
Already registered? Double-check.
Vote by mail
Hawaii runs all-mail elections — every registered voter automatically receives a ballot. No request needed: every registered voter automatically receives a mail ballot.
Returning it: Received by 7pm on Election Day.
Vote in person
Early voting
OfferedHawaii votes by mail. Voter service centers are open Monday–Saturday, October 20 through November 2, 2026, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and on Election Day.
On Election Day — Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — vote at your assigned polling place or vote center.
On your 2026 ballot
2 statewide measures are certified for Hawaii's 2026 ballots so far.
Authorize RISE Bonds AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Housing · Nov 3, 2026
This amendment would let the legislature empower counties and municipalities to issue housing infrastructure growth bonds. The bonds would pay for specified public works, public improvements, and community development.
A yes vote means: Authorizes the legislature to let counties and municipalities issue housing infrastructure bonds.
A no vote means: Does not grant that bonding authority.
Increase Time for Senate to Act on Judicial Appointments AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Judiciary · Nov 3, 2026
This amendment would give the state Senate 60 days instead of 30 to act on judicial appointments made between April 1 and December 31 when the Senate is not in regular session or is about to adjourn.
A yes vote means: Extends the Senate's window to act on certain judicial appointments from 30 to 60 days.
A no vote means: Keeps the current 30-day window.
All 2026 ballot measures, state by state →
Statewide measures only, from Ballotpedia's certified list (checked Jul 6, 2026). Local measures appear on your county sample ballot.
Quick answers
Can I register to vote online in Hawaii?
Yes — Hawaii has official online registration (deadline: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the general election). It usually takes a few minutes.
Do I need an excuse to vote by mail?
No — Hawaii runs all-mail elections. Every registered voter automatically receives a ballot.
Can I register on Election Day?
Yes — Hawaii offers same-day registration. Online: Election Day,. By mail: Postmarked 10 days before Election Day, extended to the next business day. In person: Election Day,. Same-day registration available.
When are the 2026 elections?
State Primary: Saturday, August 8, 2026 · General Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Turn this into your plan
Three questions, then every Hawaii deadline lands on your calendar with reminders.
Make your voting planCompiled from official state sources, vote.gov, and Ballotpedia (2026 calendars). Rules occasionally change — when it matters, confirm with the Hawaii election office. Found an error? Tell us.