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Provide language aid for Hawaii voters, groups demand
Three nonprofits are calling on the state attorney general and election officials to provide translated ballots and voting materials to non-English and Hawaiian language speakers. Read more
The State of Hawaii passed Act 136, SLH 2019, to implement elections by mail starting in 2020. All registered voters will receive a ballot packet in the mail approximately 18 days before the election. Not registered to vote? Register online.
Primary Registration Deadline: July 9, 2020
General Registration Deadline: October 5, 2020
Primary Election*: August 8, 2020
General Election*: November 3, 2020
* Voting closes at 7:00 p.m.
Three nonprofits are calling on the state attorney general and election officials to provide translated ballots and voting materials to non-English and Hawaiian language speakers. Read more
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