How to Vote in Hawaii: 2026 Deadlines, Early Voting & Poll Hours

To vote in the November 3, 2026 general election, register by ≈ October 24, 2026 — 10 days before Election Day.

Hawaii also allows same-day registration during early voting and on Election Day.

Dates marked ≈ are computed from state statute and can shift with county practice. Confirm your exact deadline and check your registration status at Hawaii's official site.

Early voting opens ≈ October 20, 2026 — 10 business days before Election Day. It runs through Election Day.

Hawaii is an all-mail state: every active registered voter is automatically mailed a ballot, and in-person early voting sites are an alternative to mailing it back.

Every active voter is mailed a ballot.

Confirm exact locations and hours — which vary by county — at Hawaii's official election site.

Every active registered voter in Hawaii is automatically mailed a ballot — no request needed.

Return rule: Must be received by close of polls on Election Day

Every active voter is mailed a ballot automatically.

Details and request forms are at Hawaii's official election site.

No identifying document is requested to vote in person; the state verifies identity by other means, typically a signature match.

See the full list of accepted ID at Hawaii's official election site.

Polls are open until 7 p.m. HST on November 3, 2026.

See how Hawaii's closing time compares nationwide on the full poll closing times by state page, or confirm your local hours at Hawaii's official election site.