Democratic Party of Hawai‘i Holds Precinct Elections Tonight

Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi Interim Chair Kate Stanley announces the Presidential candidates who will appear on the Hawaiʻi ballot. PC: Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi / Facebook

The Democratic Party of Hawai‘i Precinct, District, County, and State Conventions Delegate Elections take place tonight (March 4, 2020) at locations across the state. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the meetings begin at 7 p.m.

“We are into the exciting part of the election season, and these meetings are a great opportunity to meet fellow Democrats in your neighborhood and participate in the upcoming conventions,” said Interim Chair Kate Stanley.

At these meetings, party members will elect Precinct and District Officers as well as delegates to the County and State conventions. This is also the first step for party members interested in running to be a delegate for Hawaiʻi to the 2020 Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee July 13-16, 2020.

To be able vote and/or run for any of the above elections, individuals must be registered voters with the State of Hawai‘i and members of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i, and be 18-years-old by the General Election on Nov. 3, 2020.

It will be possible to register in person at the meetings on March 4, or in advance by following these instructions:

• Step 1: Register to vote with the State of Hawai‘i
• Step 2: Enroll as a member of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i

Positions that will be elected on March 4 include the following:

• Precinct Officer positions – Precinct President, 1st Vice President, Precinct Secretary, Precinct Treasurer and District Council Representative (District Councilperson)
• District Officer positions – District Chair, 1st District Vice Chair, District Secretary, and District Treasurer
• State Positions – Party Chair, National Committeeperson, or State Central Committee member (elected by delegates at the State Convention) or other Party Officers (elected by the newly elected State Central Committee from their membership)

Meeting locations are as follows:

Hawaiʻi County
District 1 Precincts 1 & 2: NHERC Kalopa Room; 45-539 Plumeria St, Honokaa
District 1 Precincts 3, 4, & 5: Laupahoehoe Library; 35-2065 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Laupahoehoe
District 1 Precincts 6, 7, 8, & 9: Hilo High; 556 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo
District 2; Hilo High: 556 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo
District 3 Precincts 1, 2, 3, & 4: Neighborhood Place of Puna; 16-105 Opukahaia St, Keaau
District 3 Precincts 5, 6, & 7: Volcano School of Arts and Science; 19-4024 Haunani Road, Volcano
District 4: Pahoa Community Center; 15-2910 Kuuhome St, Pāhoa
District 5: New Thought Center of Hawai‘i; 81-6587 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua
District 6: West Hawai‘i Civic Center; 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy, Kailua-Kona
District 7 Precincts 1 & 2: Waikoloa Elementary & Middle School Cafeteria; 68-1730 Hooko St, Waikoloa Village
District 7 Precinct 3: Kohala School; 54–3611 Akoni Pule Highway, Kapa‘au
District 7 Precincts 4 & 5: Waimea School Cafeteria; 67-1229 Mamalahoa Highway, Kamuela

Maui County
Districts 8 & 9: Lihikai School; 335 Papa Avenue, Kahului
District 10: Princess Nahienaena Elementary School; 816 Niheu Street, Lahaina
District 11: Kihei Elementary School; 250 E Lipoa St, Kihei
District 12: Kalama Intermediate School; 120 Makani Road, Makawao
District 13 Precincts 1 & 2: Haiku School; 105 Pauwela Road, Haiku
District 13 Precinct 3: Hana High & Elementary School; 4111 Hana Highway, Hana
District 13 Precinct 4: Lanai Senior Center; 309 Seventh Street, Lanai City
District 13 Precincts 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9: Kaunakakai Elementary School, 30 Ailoa Street, Kaunakakai

Kauaʻi County
District 14 Precinct 1: Hanalei Neighborhood Center; 5-5358 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei
District 14 Precinct 2: Kilauea Neighborhood Center; 2460 Keneke Street, Kilauea
District 14 Precinct 3: Anahola Clubhouse; 3900 Kawelo Street, Anahola
District 14 Precinct 4 & 5: Kapa‘a Elementary School; 4886 Kawaihau Road, Kapa‘a
District 15: HGEA Conference Room; 3213 Akahi Street, Lihue
District 16 Precincts 1 & 2: Poipu Beach Park Pavilion, Koloa
District 16 Precinct 3: Hanapepe Neighborhood Center; 4451 Puolo Road, Hanapepe
District 16 Precinct 4: Waimea Neighborhood Center; 4556 Makeke Road, Waimea
District 16 Precinct 5: Kekaha Neighborhood Center; 8130 Elepaio Road, Kekaha

O‘ahu County
District 17: Koko Head District Park, 423 Kaumakani St, Honolulu
District 18: Aina Haina Elementary School; 801 W Hind Dr, Honolulu
Districts 19, 21, & 22: Jefferson Elementary School; 324 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu
District 20: Jarrett Middle School; 1903 Palolo Ave, Honolulu
Districts 23 & 24: Manoa Elementary School; 3155 Manoa Rd, Honolulu
Districts 25, 26, & 27: Kawananakoa Middle School; 49 Funchal St, Honolulu
Districts 28, 29, & 30: Farrington High School; 1564 N King St, Honolulu
Districts 31 & 33: Aiea Public Library; 99-374 Pohai St., Aiea
District 32: Moanalua High School; 2825 Ala Ilima St, Honolulu
Districts 34 & 35: Pearl Ridge Elementary School; 98-940 Moanalua Rd., Aiea
Districts 36, 37, & 45: Mililani Uka Elementary School; 94-380 Kuahelani Ave, Mililani
Districts 38 & 39: August Ahrens Elementary School; 94-1170 Waipahu St., Waipahu
Districts 40 & 41: Ilima Intermediate School; 91-884 Ft. Weaver Rd., Ewa Beach
District 42: International Union of Operating Engineers; 1075 Opakapaka St., Kapolei
District 43: Nanakuli Public Library; 89-070 Farrington Hwy, Waianae
District 44; Waianae Public Library; 85-625 Farrington Hwy, Waianae
Districts 45 (36 & 37): Mililani Uka Elementary School; 94-380 Kuahelani Ave, Mililani
District 46: Wahiawa Public Library; 820 California Ave, Wahiawa
District 47: Sunset Beach Neighborhood Park; 59-460 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa
District 48: Kualoa-Heeia Ecumenical Youth Project (KEY); 47-200 Waihee Rd, Kaneohe
District 49: Kaneohe Elementary School; 45-495 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe
District 50: Kailua District Park; 21 S. Kainalu Dr., Kailua
District 51: Waimanalo Public Library; 41-1320 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo

Party-run Presidential Primary

Meanwhile, mail-in balloting for the Hawai‘i Democratic Party-run Presidential Primary is currently underway. The final deadline to receive a ballot in the mail is March 8.

Same-day walk in voting

Same-day walk in voting will also be available at locations on each island on April 4, 2020 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Election day results will be announced after polls close on that date.