Elections in Hawaii

Hawaii holds combined federal, state, and local elections in even numbered years. The City and County of Honolulu holds special elections on an as needed basis to fill vacancies pursuant to law. Hawaii does not conduct a presidential preference primary election.

The Hawaii elections will be held on:

• Saturday, August 11, 2012, Primary Election
  
• Tuesday, November 6, 2012, General Election
  

Voter registration is required to participate in Hawaii elections and applications must be postmarked or received by the Office of the City Clerk no later than 30 days prior to the election.

On election day, polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

On election day, all polling places on the island of Oahu are accessible to persons with disabilities either physically or via administrative means.

Any properly registered voter may opt to vote by absentee mail ballot or at an early voting location (absentee walk in). The absentee walk in polling places are open 10 working days before each election.

City and County of Honolulu Election Contests

In addition to federal and state contests, in 2012, City and County of Honolulu voters will elect a Mayor and five city councilmembers.

All City offices are non-partisan and terms for district councilmembers are staggered. More information on city council staggered terms and term limits can be found here.

Election Calendar 2012

Start of Candidate Filing	February 1, 2012
End of Candidate Filing	June 5, 2012
Voter Registration Deadline, Primary Election	July 12, 2012
Early Voting, Primary Election	July 30-August 9, 2012
Deadline for Clerk to receive absentee mail application	August 4, 2012
PRIMARY ELECTION DAY	Saturday, August 11, 2012
Voter Registration Deadline, General Election	October 8, 2012
Early Voting, General Election	October 23-November 3, 2012
Deadline for Clerk to receive Absentee mail application	October 30, 2012
GENERAL ELECTION DAY	Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Election Results

Election results compiled by the State of Hawaii Office of Elections are available here.