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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, September 20, 2008, Primary Election
  • Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 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 2008, City and County of Honolulu voters will elect a mayor, prosecutor, and five city councilmembers.

All City offices are non-partisan and terms for district councilmembers are staggered. For information on city council staggered terms and term limits, click here.




Election Calendar 2008


Start of Candidate Filing
February 1, 2008
End of Candidate Filing
July 22, 2008
Voter Registration Deadline, Primary Election
August 21, 2008
Early Voting, Primary Election
September 8-18, 2008
Deadline for Clerk to receive absentee mail application
September 13, 2008
PRIMARY ELECTION DAY Saturday, September 20, 2008
Voter Registration Deadline, General Election
October 6, 2008
Early Voting, General Election October 21-November 1, 2008
Deadline for Clerk to receive Absentee mail application
October 28, 2008
GENERAL ELECTION DAY Tuesday, November 4, 2008




Election Results


Uncertified election results are available after the polls close on election night. All election results are compiled by the State of Hawaii Office of Elections and will be available here periodically throughout election night and into the morning if necessary.

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