CANDIDATE FILING STARTS THE 2016 ELECTIONS
News Release from Hawaii Office of Elections
Pearl City, January 26, 2016 – Candidate filing for the 2016 Elections runs from February 1 through June 7, 2016. The candidate filing process allows qualified individuals to have their name appear on the ballot. Those interested in being a candidate may obtain and file a nomination paper at various locations statewide.
The deadline to file a nomination paper is Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. To obtain an application for a nomination paper, and to view the Candidate’s Manual go to www.elections.hawaii.gov. The Candidate’s Manual contains information on how to become a candidate for federal, state, and county office, and the applicable filing fees and requirements.
Candidate Filing Locations
Federal and State Offices:
Office of Elections
802 Lehua Avenue
Pearl City, Hawaii 96782
Phone: (808) 453-VOTE (8683)
Monday – Friday: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Starting April 2016
Office of Elections – Satellite Office
Leiopapa A Kamehameha Building
235 South Beretania, Room 203
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Phone: (808) 453-VOTE (8683)
April 5 – May 19, 2016 (Tuesday & Thursday Only) 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
May 23 – June 7, 2016 (Monday – Friday) 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Federal, State, and County Offices:
County of Hawaii
Office of the County Clerk
25 Aupuni Street, Room 1502
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Phone: (808) 961-8277
County of Hawaii – Kona Elections Division
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building B, 2nd Floor
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
Phone: (808) 961-8277
Monday – Friday: 7:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., By Appointment Only
County of Maui
Office of the County Clerk
200 South High Street, Room 708
Wailuku, Hawaii 96793
Phone: (808) 270-7749
Monday – Friday: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
County of Kauai
Office of the County Clerk
4386 Rice Street, Room 101
Lihue, Hawaii 96766
Phone: (808) 241-4800
Monday – Friday: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
City & County of Honolulu Offices:
Office of the City Clerk
530 South King Street, Room 100
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Phone: (808) 768-3800
Monday – Friday: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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