Voting in Hawaii

Beginning with the 2020 Elections, all voters will automatically receive a ballot in the mail and no traditional polling places will be established. Search for a voter service center near you.

All voters are eligible to vote absentee/by mail in Hawaii; no excuse is needed. Beginning with the 2020 Elections, all registered voters will automatically receive a ballot in the mail.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early/in-person absentee.

Hawaii has open primaries for congressional and state elections. Any registered voter can participate in primary elections, regardless of political party. Hawaii does not conduct a presidential primary. 17-year-olds cannot participate in primaries even if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

ID is not required to vote in Hawaii, although voters may be asked to show ID if voting at the polls to expedite the check-in process. Hawaii Administrative Rule §3-177-550 allows a voter to confirm their identity by reciting or providing on an application personal information, such as date of birth, that is verified with the voter registration database.