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Hawaii Primary Election

Saturday, August 8, 2026 · Hawaii

How to Vote

Registration Deadlines

Register to vote
Online
Saturday, August 8, 20261 month
By Mail
Wednesday, July 29, 20261 month
In Person
Saturday, August 8, 20261 month

Same-day registration available

Voting

Early Voting Starts
Monday, July 27, 20261 month
Early Voting Ends
Friday, August 7, 20261 month
Mail Ballot Due
Saturday, August 8, 20261 month

Contests

120 races on the ballot

State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 24

Candidate (Uncontested)

Jonathan ClausenNonpartisan
Federal

US Representative

Hawaii District 1

Candidate (Uncontested)

Adriel LamRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 40

Candidate (Uncontested)

Rose MartinezDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 2

2 Candidates

Susan Lee LoyDemocratic Party
Cristina HoltDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 12

Candidate (Uncontested)

Dan JohnsonRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 4

Candidate (Uncontested)

Zak WittenhagenRepublican Party
Local

Honolulu City Council District 4

Honolulu City Council District 4

4 Candidates

Tommy WatersNonpartisan
Tara Malia GregoryNonpartisan
Jason LiangNonpartisan
Trevor OzawaNonpartisan
Local

Honolulu City Council District 8

Honolulu City Council District 8

Candidate (Uncontested)

Val Aquino OkimotoNonpartisan
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 37

2 Candidates

Trish La ChicaDemocratic Party
Trevor NagamineDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 6

Candidate (Uncontested)

Kirstin KahaloaDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 22

Candidate (Uncontested)

Andrew Takuya GarrettDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 11

Candidate (Uncontested)

Terez AmatoDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 24

2 Candidates

Adrian TamDemocratic Party
Bulla EastmanDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 39

2 Candidates

Loren DoctoleroDemocratic Party
Corey RosenleeDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 14

3 Candidates

Kanamu BalinbinDemocratic Party
Ashley OlsonDemocratic Party
Sne PatelDemocratic Party
State

State Senator

Hawaii State Senate District 2

Candidate (Uncontested)

Joy San BuenaventuraDemocratic Party
State

Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii

Hawaii

5 Candidates

Della Au BelattiDemocratic Party
John ChoiDemocratic Party
Ku Lono CuadraDemocratic Party
Derek KawakamiDemocratic Party
Sam PuletasiDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 10

Candidate (Uncontested)

Travis BumanglagRepublican Party
State

State Senator

Hawaii State Senate District 10

Candidate (Uncontested)

Les Ihara Jr.Democratic Party
Federal

US Representative

Hawaii District 1

5 Candidates

Ed CaseDemocratic Party
Jennifer BookerDemocratic Party
Ben FatulaDemocratic Party
Jarrett KeohokaloleDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Nicholas KiswantoDemocratic Party
State

Governor of Hawaii

Hawaii

4 Candidates

Joshua GreenDemocratic Party
David BourgoinDemocratic Party
Lauren Kapoliahi'Iaka ShimDemocratic Party
George Lucas-TadeoDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 28

5 Candidates

Michael RatcliffeDemocratic Party
Reno AbihaiDemocratic Party
Nadia AlvesDemocratic Party
Ernest CaravalhoDemocratic Party
Anthony NagataniDemocratic Party
State

State Senator

Hawaii State Senate District 14

Candidate (Uncontested)

Donna KimDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 49

Candidate (Uncontested)

'Ale RodasRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 17

2 Candidates

Dee MorikawaDemocratic Party
Chad SchimmelfennigDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 40

Candidate (Uncontested)

Julie Reyes OdaRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 13

Candidate (Uncontested)

Robin VanderpoolRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 21

5 Candidates

Ranell Asuega-FualaauDemocratic Party
Angie KnightDemocratic Party
Jake MorrowDemocratic Party
Andrew PhomsouvanhDemocratic Party
Derek TurbinDemocratic Party
Federal

US Representative

Hawaii District 1

Candidate (Uncontested)

Jordan ConleyGreen Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 12

2 Candidates

Kyle YamashitaDemocratic Party
Keoni KuohaDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 43

2 Candidates

Kanani SouzaRepublican Party
Sheila MedeirosRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 45

Candidate (Uncontested)

Kalehua KaopuaDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 32

Candidate (Uncontested)

Micah Pookela Kim AiuDemocratic Party
State

State Senator

Hawaii State Senate District 5

Candidate (Uncontested)

Troy HashimotoDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 41

Candidate (Uncontested)

David AlcosRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 5

2 Candidates

Jeanne KapelaDemocratic Party
Matt Kaneali'I-KleinfelderDemocratic Party
Local

Honolulu City Council District 2

Honolulu City Council District 2

Candidate (Uncontested)

Matt WeyerNonpartisan
Federal

US Representative

Hawaii District 2

Candidate (Uncontested)

Brenton AwaRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 13

Candidate (Uncontested)

Mahina PoepoeDemocratic Party
State

State Senator

Hawaii State Senate District 15

Candidate (Uncontested)

Glenn WakaiDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 26

2 Candidates

Robin McCrearyRepublican Party
Tony SilvaRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 42

Candidate (Uncontested)

Diamond GarciaRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 17

Candidate (Uncontested)

Misty CluettRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 5

Candidate (Uncontested)

Dalene McCormickRepublican Party
State

Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii

Hawaii

Candidate (Uncontested)

Kilakila KamauNonpartisan
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 34

Candidate (Uncontested)

Gregg TakayamaDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 23

Candidate (Uncontested)

Victor MuhRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 31

Candidate (Uncontested)

Nancy ValdezRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 29

Candidate (Uncontested)

Tess AbalosRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 32

Candidate (Uncontested)

Garner ShimizuRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 1

Candidate (Uncontested)

Matthias KuschDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 2

Candidate (Uncontested)

Jonathan KennealyRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 16

Candidate (Uncontested)

Luke EvslinDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 47

Candidate (Uncontested)

Sean QuinlanDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 25

Candidate (Uncontested)

Kim Coco IwamotoDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 15

Candidate (Uncontested)

Nadine NakamuraDemocratic Party
State

State Senator

Hawaii State Senate District 11

Candidate (Uncontested)

Carol FukunagaDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 26

4 Candidates

Nathan CharDemocratic Party
Janel FujinakaDemocratic Party
Arjuna HeimDemocratic Party
Ian RossDemocratic Party
State

State Senator

Hawaii State Senate District 25

Candidate (Uncontested)

Chris LeeDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 47

Candidate (Uncontested)

Mark TalaeaiRepublican Party
State

State Senator

Hawaii State Senate District 21

Candidate (Uncontested)

Mike GabbardDemocratic Party
State

State Senator

Hawaii State Senate District 8

Candidate (Uncontested)

Ronald KouchiDemocratic Party
Federal

US Representative

Hawaii District 1

Candidate (Uncontested)

Nathan BerningNonpartisan
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 44

2 Candidates

Darius KilaDemocratic Party
Michael KahikinaDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 9

Candidate (Uncontested)

Justin WoodsonDemocratic Party
State

State Senator

Hawaii State Senate District 17

Candidate (Uncontested)

Donovan Dela CruzDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 19

2 Candidates

Mark HashemDemocratic Party
Kahi PacarroDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 34

Candidate (Uncontested)

Gaius Dupio IIRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 4

2 Candidates

Greggor IlaganDemocratic Party
Tamlyn HuntDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 20

Candidate (Uncontested)

Tina Nakada GrandinettiDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 29

2 Candidates

Ikaika HusseyDemocratic Party
John MizunoDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 48

Candidate (Uncontested)

Lisa KitagawaDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 14

Candidate (Uncontested)

Elle CochranRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 7

Candidate (Uncontested)

Nicole LowenDemocratic Party
State

Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii

Hawaii

4 Candidates

Daniel AnthonyRepublican Party
Hopelin CresenciaRepublican Party
Margaret MejiaRepublican Party
Robert PetersRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 23

Candidate (Uncontested)

Ikaika OldsDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 3

Candidate (Uncontested)

Austin MartinLibertarian Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 18

Candidate (Uncontested)

James WataruDemocratic Party
State

Governor of Hawaii

Hawaii

2 Candidates

Gary CorderyRepublican Party
Ken FujiyamaRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 38

Candidate (Uncontested)

Lauren Cheape MatsumotoRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 16

Candidate (Uncontested)

David HazlebeckRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 51

3 Candidates

Lisa MartenDemocratic Party
Steve HaumschildDemocratic Party
Micah KalamaDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 3

2 Candidates

Chris ToddDemocratic Party
Kuulei KeawekaneDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 27

Candidate (Uncontested)

Jenna TakenouchiDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 37

Candidate (Uncontested)

Emil SvrcinaNonpartisan
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 50

Candidate (Uncontested)

Jesse FitzgeraldGreen Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 49

Candidate (Uncontested)

Scot MatayoshiDemocratic Party
Federal

US Representative

Hawaii District 2

4 Candidates

Jill TokudaDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Kirill BasinDemocratic Party
Greg GuithuesDemocratic Party
Steven KingDemocratic Party
StateSpecial Election

State Senator

Hawaii State Senate District 19

2 Candidates

Rachele Fernandez LamosaoDemocratic Party
Inam RahmanDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 45

Candidate (Uncontested)

Chris MuraokaRepublican Party
State

Governor of Hawaii

Hawaii

4 Candidates

John GiuffreNonpartisan
Bu Laia HillNonpartisan
Clyde McClain LewmanNonpartisan
Calvert WilliamsonNonpartisan
State

Office of Hawaiian Affairs Oahu Resident Trustee

Hawaii

2 Candidates

Kalei AkakaNonpartisan
Hinaleimoana WongNonpartisan
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 30

3 Candidates

Shirley Ann TemploDemocratic Party
Faatea FaateaDemocratic Party
Kekoa KealohaDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 42

Candidate (Uncontested)

Anthony ParisDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 8

2 Candidates

Hope CermeljRepublican Party
Monique PerreiraRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 31

Candidate (Uncontested)

Linda IchiyamaDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 35

Candidate (Uncontested)

Cory ChunDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 8

Candidate (Uncontested)

David TarnasDemocratic Party
Local

Honolulu City Council District 6

Honolulu City Council District 6

2 Candidates

Tyler Dos Santos-TamNonpartisan
Corey MoriharaNonpartisan
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 10

2 Candidates

Tyson MiyakeDemocratic Party
Ki'i Kaho'OhanohanoDemocratic Party
State

State Senator

Hawaii State Senate District 20

Candidate (Uncontested)

Kurt FevellaRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 14

Candidate (Uncontested)

Pa'ele KiakonaGreen Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 11

Candidate (Uncontested)

Sheila WalkerRepublican Party
Federal

US Representative

Hawaii District 2

2 Candidates

Edward CodeliaNonpartisan
Randall TerryNonpartisan
State

State Senator

Hawaii State Senate District 13

Candidate (Uncontested)

James LogueDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 33

Candidate (Uncontested)

Sam KongDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 18

Candidate (Uncontested)

Joe GedeonRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 30

2 Candidates

Amanda YbanezRepublican Party
Angela YoungRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 20

Candidate (Uncontested)

David D.W. AsingRepublican Party
State

Office of Hawaiian Affairs At-large Trustee

Hawaii

3 seats up for election

15 Candidates

Brickwood GaluteriaNonpartisan
Keoni SouzaNonpartisan
John Waihee IVNonpartisan
Adrian AkinaNonpartisan
Ikaika AndersonNonpartisan
Shelby BillionaireNonpartisan
Michelle CostelloNonpartisan
Kanekoa CrabbeNonpartisan
Jackie Kahookele BurkeNonpartisan
Brendon Kalei'aina LeeNonpartisan
Clifford KauaulaNonpartisan
Philip MartinNonpartisan
R. Kunani NihipaliNonpartisan
Kalena ParishNonpartisan
Karl Veto BakerNonpartisan
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 50

Candidate (Uncontested)

Michael LeeDemocratic Party
State

State Senator

Hawaii State Senate District 9

Candidate (Uncontested)

Stanley ChangDemocratic Party
State

Office of Hawaiian Affairs Maui Resident Trustee

Hawaii

2 Candidates

Carmen Hulu LindseyNonpartisan
Ke'eaumoku KapuNonpartisan
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 39

2 Candidates

Daniel DegraciaRepublican Party
Wayne KaiwiRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 46

Candidate (Uncontested)

Amy PerrusoDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 36

3 Candidates

Daisy HartsfieldDemocratic Party
Eric BarsatanDemocratic Party
Maurice MoritaDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 44

Candidate (Uncontested)

Blessings De La CruzNonpartisan
StateSpecial Election

State Senator

Hawaii State Senate District 19

Candidate (Uncontested)

Elijah PierickRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 44

Candidate (Uncontested)

Charla WeaverRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Hawaii House of Representatives District 46

2 Candidates

Daniel GabrielRepublican Party
Rocklin YoungstromRepublican Party

Voter FAQ

Can I register to vote online?
Hawaii offers online voter registration.You need a Hawaii ID and a Social Security number to use Hawaii's online voter registration system. If you don’t have a Social Security number or a Hawaii-issued ID, you can still submit a voter registration application by mail or in person.In Hawaii, you can register online at any time. However, if you register online close to an election, you should make a plan to vote in person during the early voting period or on Election Day because you may not receive a ballot in the mail for that first election. Watch this video about online voter registration from the Hawaii Office of Elections.
Can I submit voter registration forms in person?
You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote.You can also register to vote and cast a ballot in person on Election Day.Learn more by visiting the Hawaii Office of Elections website or contacting your local election office. Watch this video about in person registration from the Hawaii Office of Elections.
How do I see what's on my ballot?
View official ballot information on the Hawaii Office of Elections website, if available.
How do I contact my state election office?
Office of Elections802 Lehua Avenue Pearl City, HI 96782Telephone: 808-453-8683
Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?
If you've voted in Hawaii before, you don't need to provide ID to vote.If you're a first-time voter who registered by mail, and didn't provide a copy of your ID when you registered, you will need to show ID to vote. Acceptable forms include: current and valid photo identification copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or other government issued document that shows your name and addressVoters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot. Your provisional ballot will be counted, as long as you are otherwise eligible to vote.
Who can register to vote?
To register in Hawaii you must: be a United States citizenbe a State of Hawaii residentbe at least 16 years old (you must be 18 years old by election day in order to vote) not be incarcerated for a felony conviction not be adjudicated by a court as "non compos mentis" Watch this video about who can register to vote from the Hawaii Office of Elections.
How do I vote if I'm in the military or live overseas?
Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your local election office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.Send the application to your local election office.It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local election office.If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your local election office first. Then: You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in Hawaii. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov
Can I submit voter registration forms by mail?
Use the National Voter Registration FormPrint and fill out the National Voter Registration Form.Box 6 - ID Number: When you register to vote, you must provide your Hawaii driver’s license or State identification number, if you have one. If you do not have a driver’s license or ID number, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number (SSN). If you do not have any of this information, the Clerk’s Office will issue you a unique identification number, which will serve to identify you for voter registration purposes.Box 7 - Choice of Party: You are NOT required to register with a party to participate in Hawaii partisan primary elections.Box 8 - Race or Ethnic Group: Race or ethnic group information is not required for voter registration.Review the "Who can register to vote?" section above and check that you're eligible.Sign the form.Send the completed form to your local election office.If you are registering to vote for the first time in your jurisdiction and are mailing this registration application, federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote. Proof of identification includes: A current and valid photo identification orA current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address.More information here.If you plan to return your application through the mail, be sure to mail your voter registration application at least one week before the registration deadline to ensure it's timely postmarked. Keep in mind that USPS might not postmark your mail on the day it's dropped off. You can also request a manual postmark at the counter of a USPS office. Find a USPS location near you.