Hawai‘i Office of Elections reports that voter service centers throughout the state are now open through Aug. 8 for those who want to cast their ballot in-person during the upcoming state primaries and to provide additional election services such as voter registration and accessible voting.

Officials urge voters to vote early so they can beat the long lines expected during the Aug. 8 elections.

“We encourage Hawaii voters to adopt the mindset that voting is no longer a single-day event,” said Hawai‘i Chief Election Officer Scott Nago in a state release. “Instead, voters now have an extended window of time if they want to vote in person.”

What to know before visiting a voter service center

• Voter service centers are open July 27 through Aug. 8.
• A full list of locations and hours is available at the state elections office website.
• Save time by registering or updating your voter information using the online voter registration system.
• Review the Voter Guide to learn about candidates in this year’s primary elections.
• Each center is equipped with accessible ballot-marking devices that allow voters to cast their ballot independently using features such as audio assistance.
• Voting closes at 7 p.m. Election Day.
• To ensure your vote is counted, you must be in line at a voter service center no later than 7 p.m. or your voted mail ballot must be received by the deadline. Postmarks are not accepted.

Visit the Hawai‘i Office of Elections website or call 808-453-VOTE (8683) for all official election information.