Guide To Voting in the 2022 Primary Election

from UHPA, June 16, 2022

The August 13, 2022 Primary Election will be the second election year Hawai‘i will experience an ALL MAIL-IN Ballot election and same day voter registration.  That said, there are exceptions to every rule.  In order to accommodate the needs of all of Hawai‘i’s people there are Service Centers and Ballot Drop Box locations on every Island.  We have outlined a step-by-step voter information guide for all UHPA members to provide quick access to information, registration forms and contact information to ensure you have every opportunity to participate in the 2022 election process.

You can vote if you are: 

• A U.S. Citizen (US nationals DO NOT qualify)
• 18 years or older
• A resident of the State of Hawai‘i

Are you a registered voter?

• Confirm your voter registration is active
  • You will need your driver’s license and the last four digits of your of your social security

If you need to register to vote:

• The Voter Registration Application may be used for first time registration, name change, address change, and signature update.
• You need to update your voter registration if
  • You moved after the 2020 election
  • Changed your name
• Download and mail in your registration files  or 
  • you can register online.

Wait for your ballot in the mail which should arrive around July 26

• If you don’t get a ballot by 7/28, call your County Election Division
  • County of Hawaii, (808) 961-8277 hiloele@hawaiicounty.gov
  • County of Maui, (808) 270-7749 county.clerk@mauicounty.us
  • County of Kauai, (808) 241-4800 elections@kauai.gov
  • C&C Honolulu, (808) 768-3800 elections@honolulu.gov

Fill out your ballot. 

• Civil Beat published a statewide ballot example that might help.
• Ballotpedia offers a sample ballot specific to your district

Ballot must be received by 7:00 pm August 13, 2022 

• Drop off at any Post Office
• Put in voter drop box (find your location here)