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2026 Hawaii Elections

Key 2026 state and federal election dates for Hawaii, plus voter registration and absentee resources.

22 days away

Next election in Hawaii

NOV03
2026Tuesday

General Election

In-person early voting
October 20, 2026 – November 2, 2026
Hawaii runs an all-mail election model but also opens voter service centers for in-person early voting about 10 days before Election Day through the day before.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
October 4, 2026
Mail registration closes 30 days before the election, but Hawaii permits same-day registration at voter service centers.
Mail ballot request / update
November 3, 2026
Every active registered voter is automatically mailed a ballot, so no separate absentee request is generally needed.
Mail ballot return
Must be received by November 3, 2026
Mail ballots must be received by the county elections office (or dropped off) by 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Key dates

State & Federal Elections

Early voting, mail ballot, and registration deadlines below are calculated from Hawaii's standing rules for each election date. Always confirm with your county election office.

  1. Saturday, August 8, 2026 · Primary Election · CompletedShow details
    In-person early voting
    July 25, 2026 – August 7, 2026
    Hawaii runs an all-mail election model but also opens voter service centers for in-person early voting about 10 days before Election Day through the day before.
    Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
    Voter registration deadline
    July 9, 2026
    Mail registration closes 30 days before the election, but Hawaii permits same-day registration at voter service centers.
    Mail ballot request / update
    August 8, 2026
    Every active registered voter is automatically mailed a ballot, so no separate absentee request is generally needed.
    Mail ballot return
    Must be received by August 8, 2026
    Mail ballots must be received by the county elections office (or dropped off) by 7 p.m. on Election Day.
  2. 22 days away

    General Election

    NOV03
    2026Tuesday
    In-person early voting
    October 20, 2026 – November 2, 2026
    Hawaii runs an all-mail election model but also opens voter service centers for in-person early voting about 10 days before Election Day through the day before.
    Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
    Voter registration deadline
    October 4, 2026
    Mail registration closes 30 days before the election, but Hawaii permits same-day registration at voter service centers.
    Mail ballot request / update
    November 3, 2026
    Every active registered voter is automatically mailed a ballot, so no separate absentee request is generally needed.
    Mail ballot return
    Must be received by November 3, 2026
    Mail ballots must be received by the county elections office (or dropped off) by 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Official voter lookup

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By jurisdiction

Local Elections

Local election dates vary by jurisdiction. Find local election information through your Hawaii elections office.

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Get ready to vote

Voter Tools

Voter Registration

Register or update your registration through Hawaii's official portal

Elections Department

Hawaii official elections office

Find Your Polling Place

Look up your precinct, sample ballot, and where to vote in Hawaii

Boots on the ground

Hawaii Family Policy Council

Hawaii Family Forum

Eva Andrade, Executive Director

Visit Hawaii Family Forum
Address
6301 Pali Highway, Kaneohe, HI 96744

Hawaii Family Forum is an independent Family Policy Alliance state ally working on legislation, voter education, and family policy in Hawaii.

Know the platforms

National Party & Platform Info

Democrats

Democratic National Committee — party platform and priorities

Republicans

Republican National Committee — party platform and priorities

Platform Comparison

Side-by-side look at where the parties stand on key issues

Dates are subject to change. Always confirm with official state and county election sources. Back to state directory