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.