Candidate Filing Opens for the 2020 Elections
Candidates seeking elective office can obtain nomination papers beginning Monday, Feb. 3, 2020.
All candidates must complete and file a nomination paper to appear on the ballot for the 2020 Elections. The requirements to file include obtaining signatures from a minimum number of voters in the district of the office sought. The deadline to file nomination papers is June 2, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.
The Application for a Nomination Paper and information about candidate filing, such as the qualifications and requirements of the offices up for election, are available online. Those interested in becoming a candidate may obtain and file their nomination paper at various locations statewide.
Candidate Filing Locations
Federal and State Offices:
Office of Elections
802 Lehua Ave.
Pearl City, Hawaiʻi 96782
Phone: (808) 453-VOTE (8683)
Monday – Friday: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Beginning in May 5, 2020, the Office of Elections will open a satellite office at the Leiopapa A Kamehameha Building.
Federal, State, and County Offices:
County of Hawaiʻi
Office of the County Clerk
25 Aupuni St., Room 1502
Hilo, Hawaiʻi 96720
Phone: (808) 961-8277
Monday – Friday: 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM
County of Hawaiʻi – Kona Elections Division
West Hawaiʻi Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building B, 2nd Floor
Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi 96740
Phone: (808) 323-4400
Monday – Friday: 7:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., By Appointment Only
County of Maui
Office of the County Clerk
200 South High St., Room 708
Wailuku, Hawaiʻi 96793
Phone: (808) 270-7749
Monday – Friday: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
County of Kauaʻi
Office of the County Clerk
4386 Rice St., Room 101
Lihue, Hawaiʻi 96766
Phone: (808) 241-4800
Monday – Friday: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
City & County of Honolulu Offices:
Office of the City Clerk
530 South King St., Room 100
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Phone: (808) 768-3800
Monday – Friday: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Election officials are reminding voters that Hawaiʻi Votes by Mail in 2020. All properly registered voters will receive their ballot in the mail approximately 18 days prior to the election.
To learn more about elections and voting in Hawaiʻi, click here.