2020 Hawai'i State Elections Completing Your Ballot & Voting In Person - General Election: November 3, 2020
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2020 Hawai‘i State Elections
Completing Your Ballot &
Voting In Person
General Election: November 3, 2020
By: Michael Golojuch, Jr. of Pride at Work – Hawai‘i
How To Complete Your Ballot
A. Ballot are not forwardable. Still time to request a one-time absentee ballot
for the November 3rd General Election. Do it now
https://elections.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/AB-Form-
English-20191211-website.pdf
a. The deadline to request the one-time absentee ballot is October 27th
but waiting until then and may be too late – so do it NOW!
B. Completely fill in each box – with black or blue ink ONLY
a. If you make a mistake – DO NOT USE WHITE OUT – request a
replacement ballot by contacting your County Clerk’s Office
https://elections.hawaii.gov/resources/county-election-divisions/
C. Follow the directions above each race
A. 1st Column is Federal Races, 2nd is State Races, & 3rd is County Races
D. Turn over the ballot, Turn over the ballot, Turn over the ballot
FRONT BACK
How To Complete Your Ballot – cont.
E. Put the completed ballot in the secrecy envelope
F. Put the secrecy envelope containing the ballot in the provided return envelope
G. Sign the outside of the return envelope
a. Signature will be matched against your signature on file
b. If you forget to sign or your signature does not match, the Clerk’s Office
will contact you by mail, email, or phone to correct it. You will have until 5
business days after election day to correct.
c. Signing the outside of the return envelope is required because your ballot
will NOT be opened to see how you voted until your signature is verified.
d. Signing the outside of the return envelope is how this is done nationwide
e. Track your ballot and ensure it has been counted:
https://ballotstatus.hawaii.gov
H. Mail (postage prepaid) by October 27th so that ballots are received by your
County Clerk on November 3rd by 7:00 pm
Voter Turnout - Primary
2016 vs 2020
Kaua‘i County 15,273 22,414
City & County HNL 169,531 275,744
Maui County 26,993 43,954
Hawai‘i County 40,928 65,078Dropping Off Voted Ballots If a voter still has their General ballot after October 27th they need to drop it off at: • Voter Service Centers; or • Places of Deposit (collected by the County Elections Division) To use either of these options and to make sure that their vote is counted, they need to make sure that they complete the following: • Ballot is filled out as they wanted; • Their ballot is placed in the secrecy sleeve; and then • Placed in the return envelope that they have signed
Places of Deposit – County of Kaua‘i
Dates and Hours of Operation - General Election
Open 24 hours a day from Oct 12, 2020
through 7:00 p.m. on Nov 3, 2020
Locations
Hanalei Fire Station Kapaa Fire Station Kilauea Neighborhood Center
5-4390 Kuhio Highway 4-757 Kuhio Highway 2460 Keneke Street
Hanalei, HI 96714 Kapaa, HI 96746 Kilauea, HI 96754
Hanapepe Fire Station County Clerk Elections Div. Lihue Koloa Neighborhood Center
1-3787 Kaumualii Highway 4386 Rice St 3461 Weliweli Road
Hanapepe, HI 96716 Lihue, 96766 Koloa, HI 96756
Kalaheo Fire Station Hanalei Neighborhood Center Waimea Neighborhood Center
2-2480 Kaumualii Highway 5-5358 Kuhio Highway 4556 Makeke Road
Kalaheo, HI 96741 Hanalei, 96714 Waimea, HI 96796Places of Deposit – County of Kaua‘i
Dates and Hours of Operation - General Election
October 12, 2020 through November 2, 2020
Monday through Friday Saturday
7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
November 3, 2020 – 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location
Elections Division - Office of the County Clerk - 4386 Rice Street, Room 101, Lihue, HI 96766
Dates and Hours of Operation - General Election
October 12, 2020 through November 2, 2020
Monday through Friday - 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
November 3, 2020 – 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Location
Piikoi Building Conference Room A / B 4444 Rice Street, Lihue, HI 96766Places of Deposit – County of Kaua‘i
Places of Deposit – City & County of Honolulu
Dates and Hours of Operation - General Election
Open daily in accordance w/ park hours from
Oct 16, 2020 through 7:00 p.m. on Nov 3, 2020
Locations
Bill Balfour Jr. Waipahu District Park Kailua District Park Kanewai Community Park
94-230 Paiwa Street 21 South Kainalu Drive 2695 Dole Street
Waipahu, HI 96797 Kailua, HI 96734 Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
Hawai’i Kai Park and Ride Kalihi Valley District Park Mililani Park and Ride
240 Keahole Street 1911 Kamehameha IV Rd 95-1101 Ukuwai Street
Honolulu, HI 96825 Honolulu, HI 96819 Mililani, HI 96789
Kahuku District Park Kaneohe District Park Neal S. Blaisdell Park
56-170 Pualalea Street 45-660 Keaahala Road 98-319 Kamehameha Hwy
Kahuku, HI 96731 Kaneohe, HI 96744 Aiea, HI 96701
Waianae District Park - 85-601 Farrington Highway, Waianae, HI 96792Places of Deposit – City & County of Honolulu
Places of Deposit – County of Mau‘i
Dates and Hours of Operation - General Election
Open 24 hours a day from October 8, 2020
through 7:00 p.m. on November 3, 2020
Locations
Haiku Community Center Kalana O Maui - County Building
Hana Highway at Pilialoha Street 200 S. High Street
Haiku, HI 96708 Wailuku, HI 96793
Hana Fire Station Kihei Fire Station
4655 Hana Highway 11 Waimahaihai Street
Hana, HI 96713 Kihei, HI 96753
Kahului Fire Station Kula Fire Station
200 Dairy Road 50 Calasa Road
Kahului, HI 96732 Kula, HI 96790Places of Deposit – County of Mau‘i
Dates and Hours of Operation - General Election
Open 24 hours a day from October 8, 2020
through 7:00 p.m. on November 3, 2020
Locations
Lahaina Civic Center Paia Community Center
1840 Honoapiilani Highway 252 Hana Highway
Lahaina, HI 96761 Paia, HI 96779
Makawao Fire Station Wailea Fire Station
134 Makawao Avenue 300 Kilohana Drive
Makawao, HI 96768 Kihei, HI 96753
Napili Fire Station
4950 Hanawai Street
Lahaina, HI 96761Places of Deposit – County of Mau‘i
Dates and Hours of Operation
General Election
Oct 8, 2020 through Nov 3, 2020
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location
Aloha Aina Center
810 Kokomo Road
Haiku, HI 96708Places of Deposit – County of Hawai‘i
Dates and Hours of Operation - General Election
Open 24 hours a day from October 14, 2020
through 7:00 p.m. on November 3, 2020
Locations
Hawai‘i County Building Rodney Yano Hall North Kohala Police Station
25 Aupuni Street 82-6156 Mamalahoa Highway 54-3900 Akoni Pule Highway
Hilo, HI 96720 Captain Cook, HI 96704 Kapaau, HI 96755
Naalehu Police Station Waimea Police Station Laupahoehoe Police Station
95-5355 Mamalahoa Highway 67-5185 Kamamalu Street 36-2285 Old Mamalahoa Highway
Naalehu, HI 96772 Waimea, HI 96743 Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
Pahoa Police Station West Hawai‘i Civic Center
15-2615 Keaau-Pahoa Road 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway
Pahoa, HI 96778 Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Places of Deposit – County of Hawai‘i
Voter Service Centers Voter Service Centers provide the following: • Accessible in-person voting; • Same day voter registration; and • Collection of voted ballots Voter Service Centers are open ten (10) business days prior to the election and on Election Day. Wearing a mask is required at all locations and you must practice physical distancing.
Voter Service Center Hours General Election: October 20, 2020 – November 2, 2020 Monday through Saturday, excluding Sundays 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. November 3, 2020 (Election Day) 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Voter Service Center Locations County of Kaua‘i County of Hawai‘i Piikoi Building County of HI Aupuni Center West Hawaii Civic Center Conference Room A/B Conference Room Community Room Building G 4444 Rice Street 101 Pauahi Street, #1 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Lihue, HI 96766 Hilo, HI 96720 Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 City & County of Honolulu Honolulu Hale Kapolei Hale 530 South King Street 1000 Uluohia Street Honolulu, HI 96813 Kapolei, HI 96707 County of Mau‘i Lanai Island Molokai Island Mau‘i Island Lanai Police Station Mitchell Pauole Center Velma McWayne Santos Conference Room Conference Room Community Center 855 Fraser Avenue 90 Ainoa Street 395 Waena Street Lanai City, HI 96763 Kaunakakai, HI 96748 Wailuku, HI 96793
Voting In Person
• Every voter must fill out an application
• Registering for the first time to VOTE:
• If a person is registering to vote for the first time in the State of Hawai‘i, and do not have a
Hawai‘i Driver License, Hawai‘i State ID, or the last 4-digits of their Social Security Number, they
will be required to provide proof of identification. Proof of identification includes a copy of:
• A current and valid photo identification; or
• A current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government
document that shows their name and address.
When you show up be prepared to vote.
Voters That Require Assistance
Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) Voting Machines – DRE voting machines ensure privacy and
independence, and protect the right of voters with disabilities and voters with limited English proficiency.
The DRE provide accessibility for individuals with disabilities, including nonvisual access for voters who
are blind or visually impaired. It also provides language accessibility in Chinese and Ilocano pursuant to
the Voting Rights Act.Voting Using eSlate Voting Equipment
A. Select Language Preference – English, Chinese & Ilocano
B. Enter Access Code (Received from staff)
C. Vote the Ballot
a. Not a touch screen - Voters navigate through the ballot with the SELECT wheel and make
their choices by pressing the ENTER button.
b. Leaving a race blank is an option
c. Will not let you over vote
D. Review the Summary Page
E. Press Cast Ballot
F. Review the Paper Verification page and the printed record
G. Select Accept page
H. Press Cast Ballot to finish voting
I. WAIT for the American Flag to verify acceptanceQuestions & Answers
Locations and hours and additional information
may be found at election.hawaii.gov or
call Hawaii Office of Elections at
808-453-VOTE (8683) or 1-800-442-8683You can also read
