Poll hours: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Voter preferring to vote on election day may go to their assigned polling place. Polling place hours are 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM on election day. You can find your polling place by contacting the Office of Elections.
State Election Guide
Hawaii election dates and voter deadlines
Hawaii 2026 election calendar with upcoming election dates, voter registration deadlines, early voting, absentee voting, poll hours, and official sources.
Before You Vote
Key voting questions
How can I find my polling location?
Voter Information Lookup can help you check your voter registration status, check your polling place location, and view your sample ballot.
What's on the Hawaii ballot in 2026?
Hawaii's current statewide calendar includes Hawaii General Election 2026 on November 3, 2026. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.
Who can vote in primaries in Hawaii?
Voters are entitled to select any party ballot they want. HRS § 12-31. The Democratic presidential primary is open and the Republican presidential primary is closed
Election Calendar
Hawaii current and upcoming election dates
Hawaii General Election 2026
November 3, 2026
November General election is held the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month of November
Poll hours: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Official Hawaii General Election 2026 source
Key deadlines
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Ballot Measures: Initiative Measure Qualification Deadline
Deadline for the State Senate Clerk’s Office, State House Clerk’s Office, and County Clerk’s Office to submit Constitutional Amendment questions, County Charter Amendment questions, and County Initiative questions for...
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Voting By Absentee Ballot
Deadline for County Elections Division to mail General Election ballots to overseas voters. (52 USC §20302 & HRS §15D-9)
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Voting By Absentee Ballot Begins
Voters receive their General Election mail ballot packet at least 18 days before the election. (HRS §11-102) Places of deposit may open as early as the mailing of ballots, as determined by the County Elections Division...
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Same day registration only during the early voting period
Voter service centers open. Services include accessible in person voting and same day registration. (HRS §§11-15.2 & 11-109)
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Voter Registration Deadline By Mail, Fax or email attachment
Deadline for voters to submit a paper Voter Registration Application for the General Election to the County Elections Division. (HRS §11-24) Paper applications must be postmarked to the County Elections Division by this...
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Absentee Ballot Request Ends
Deadline for registered voters who are away from their Hawaii residence to submit an Absentee Application to have their ballot mailed to an alternate mailing address for the General Election. Applications must be...
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Election Day Voter Registration Deadline
Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place duringEarly voting period through Election Day. HRS § 11-15.2.
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Voter Registration Deadline Online
You must have a current Hawaii Driver’s License or State ID, and a social security number to complete an application online. Voters may register online at any time.
Election Day Rules
Voting on Election Day in Hawaii
Time off for voting: Yes
If you are working on election day, you may be entitled to a maximum of two consecutive hours off from work in order to vote. Voters shall not be subject to any penalty, rescheduling of normal hours, or deductions from salary or wages because of such absence. For example, the law does not apply to employees whose work hours include a period of two consecutive hours while the polls are open when the employee is not working for...
Voting at the polls on Election Day
Voters may vote in-person by visiting any voter service center in your county. Voter service centers are open 10 days through Election Day for in-person voting, same day registration and accessible voting.
Voter ID: No document required to vote
Can I register at the polls on Election Day?
Yes. Hawaii lists same-day or Election Day registration. Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place duringEarly voting period through Election Day. HRS § 11-15.2