To be eligible to vote, you must be:
- A United States Citizen
- A legal resident of Hawaii
- At least 16 years of age, but you must be 18 years of age on the day of the election to vote*
- Not be an incarcerated felon
- Not be adjudicated mentally incompetent
*You may pre-register at 16 years old. However, you may not vote in any election until you have reached at least 18 years of age.
Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens:
In Hawaii, you only lose your right to vote if you are currently incarcerated for a felony conviction. If you lost your voting rights because of a conviction, you could register to vote immediately after release. Your voting rights are not restricted by pretrial detention, misdemeanors, probation, or parole.
Voters without traditional residence:
To determine your voting district, it is necessary to provide a residential address when filling out the Voter Registration Application. The address can be any identifiable location within the county that accurately represents your physical whereabouts. If the residence lacks a specific street address, descriptors such as cross streets or landmarks may be provided. On the application, you have the option to indicate a PO Box or alternative mail service, such as general delivery, as your mailing address.
Hawaii offers same-day registration at voter service centers.