The 2018 Primary Election is Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018 and the Office of Elections and County Clerks of Hawai‘i would like to share a few Election Day reminders with the state’s voters.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Anyone in line at 6 p.m. will be allowed to vote.
Be prepared to provide proof of identification. Forms of acceptable identification include a valid photo I.D., copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or other government issued document that shows your name and address.
Vote-by-mail voters have till 6 p.m. on Election Day to submit their voted ballot to any polling place within their county. A voted ballot postmarked on Election Day, but not received by the Clerk’s Office by 6 p.m. will not be accepted.
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Qualified individuals may still register and participate in the Primary Election. The qualifications to register and vote are you must be a U.S. Citizen, Hawai‘i resident, and at least 18 years old. Voters who plan to utilize election day registration are advised to find out where their polling place is prior to Election Day and to bring one form of ID. Acceptable ID includes a Hawai‘i Driver License, Hawai‘i State ID, military ID, passport, or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government-issued document showing name and address.
Voters registering at the polls are reminded that they may experience increased wait times as they will be required to complete a Registration Affidavit Form and await confirmation that they are at the correct polling place.
For more elections and voting information, visit elections.hawaii.gov or call (808) 453-VOTE (8683).
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