#Maui Election
Clerk identifies 838 ballot envelope deficiencies; Maui voters encouraged to fix deficiencies by Nov. 10
The County Clerk’s Office continues to contact all voters who have an issue with their ballot return envelope in the 2026 General Election by letter, email, and telephone. Voters will have until 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 10, 2026, to fix any deficiency and have their ballot counted in the 2026 General Election.
Maui County voters: Watch for official ballot-related communication
Maui County’s registered voters with email addresses in their voter record will automatically receive notification when their ballot package has been mailed, received and accepted for counting, or if there is an issue with their ballot envelope that needs to be addressed.
12,000 Maui County’s voters have returned ballots to date
Nearly 12,000 of Maui County’s 117,689 registered voters have returned their ballots to date. Voters have until 7 p.m. on Nov. 3 to return their ballots.
Maui Hotel & Lodging Association PAC endorses 2026 candidates
The Board of Directors and Political Action Committee (PAC) of the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA) announced its candidate endorsements for the upcoming 2026 General Election.
Lahaina Strong to host community-led candidate forum ahead of 2026 General Election, Oct. 14
Lahaina Strong will host a community-led candidate forum bringing together candidates for the Maui County Mayor and County Council races to meet directly with the community and share their priorities, plans, and vision for Maui County’s future.
Chamber of Maui Political Action Committee endorses Yuki Lei Sugimura for Mayor of Maui County
Maui County mayoral candidate Yuki Lei Sugimura has earned the endorsement of the Chamber of Maui Political Action Committee (COMPAC), the non-partisan, non-sectarian committee that handles the candidate endorsement process for the Maui Chamber of Commerce.
A Vision for our Quality of Life: Bobby Pahia’s Birthday Bash
The Vote Uncle Bobby team invites the community to celebrate Maui County Council candidate, Bobby Pahia’s birthday with an evening of local food, music, culture and connection on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 5 p.m. at the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center in Wailuku.
Eight proposed Maui County Charter amendments to be on general election ballot
The Nov. 3 general election ballot will include eight proposed amendments to the Maui County Charter.
MBL invites West Maui candidates and community to discuss the region’s Multimodal Transportation Future
Maui Bicycling League is inviting all candidates seeking Maui County or State offices representing West Maui to attend a nonpartisan community gathering on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, and share their perspectives on the future of West Maui’s multimodal transportation network.
Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi endorses Bissen for reelection
The Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi has endorsed Mayor Richard Bissen in his campaign for reelection as mayor of Maui County.
Sierra Club Hawaiʻi endorses Green Party candidate Pāʻele Kiakona for House District 14
The Sierra Club Hawaiʻi Chapter has officially endorsed Green Party candidate Pāʻele Kiakona for Hawaiʻi State House District 14 in his campaign to represent West Maui.
It’s Election Day: Here’s what you need to know before polls close at 7 p.m.
It’s Primary Election Day in Hawai‘i. There are 17 official Ballot Dropboxes in Maui County that are open until Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. The Wailuku, Lāna’i, Moloka’i, and Lahaina Voter Service Centers are open for extended hours today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for in-person service.
Hawaiʻi Longshore Division, ILWU endorses Mayor Richard Bissen for re-election
Friends of Richard Bissen announced the endorsement of the Hawaiʻi Longshore Division of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) in Mayor Richard Bissen’s campaign for re-election.
Kauanoe Batangan earns 15 labor union endorsements for Maui County Council
Batangan has garnered support from a diverse range of unions in Maui County, including 15 different labor unions.
Office of Elections moves into State Capitol ahead of Election Day
The state capitol has become a hive of activity to support Primary Election Day on Aug. 8. The Office of Elections moved into the Capitol on July 27 to set up ballot counting and processing operations.
National progressive group Our Revolution endorses Jarrett Keohokalole for Congress
Our Revolution, a national progressive grassroots political organization originating from Sen. Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign, has endorsed state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole in the Aug. 8 Democratic primary for Hawaiʻi’s 1st Congressional District.
First responder unions endorse Kauanoe Batangan for Maui County Council
The State of Hawaiʻi Organization of Police Officers (SHOPO) and the Hawaiʻi Fire Fighters Association (HFFA Local 1463) have officially endorsed Kauanoe Batangan in his Maui County Council race, securing him the unified backing of Maui County’s police officer and firefighter unions.
Hawaii Fire Fighters Association endorses Mayor Richard Bissen for reelection
Citing his record of strengthening the Maui Fire Department and investing in public safety, the Hawaiʻi Fire Fighters Association Local 1463 has endorsed Mayor Richard Bissen for reelection.
The Patsy T. Mink PAC announces its 2026 slate of 28 endorsed candidates
The Patsy T. Mink PAC announced its 2026 slate of 28 endorsed candidates. At the top of the slate is Della Au Belatti, the PAC’s endorsed candidate for lieutenant governor of Hawaiʻi.
Voters receive Primary Election ballots beginning July 17
Voters have the opportunity to determine which candidates advance to this year’s General Election by casting their ballots in the Aug. 8 Primary. Completed ballots may be deposited in dropboxes conveniently located around Maui County starting July 17. Ballots may also be returned in the mail. Voters should be sure to mail their ballot with enough time for it to be received no later than 7 p.m. on Aug. 8, 2026.