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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. 

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