The Maui County Clerk’s Office is contacting voters with ballot return envelope deficiencies for the 2026 General Election by letter, email, and telephone. Voters have until 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 10, 2026, to resolve issues and have their votes counted.

As of Nov. 4, 2026, at 9:09 a.m., there are 838 deficient ballot envelopes remaining countywide. This includes 151 deficient envelopes in West Maui’s District 14, where Green Party candidate Pā‘ele Kiakona has a 107-vote lead over Democrat Sne Patel. County Clerk Moana M. Lutey noted that the current 107-vote difference does not trigger an automatic recount, even if the gap narrows after cured ballots are counted on Nov. 10.

How to Check Status and Cure Ballots

Voters may check the status of their ballots at https://hawaii.ballottrax.net/voter/ and, if there are deficiencies, obtain an

Depending on the reason for the deficiency, voters may be required to complete and sign an Affidavit to Cure Return Ballot Envelope Deficiency form. For a mismatched signature or another condition, voters may also be asked to provide proof of identity, such as a copy of a government-issued photo ID.

Forms are available at https://mauicountyvotes.gov/ or by contacting the Clerk’s Office via email at County.Clerk@mauicounty.us or by calling 808-270-7749.

What should voters do?

Completed documentation must be received by the Maui County Elections Division no later than 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 10, 2026, for ballots to be counted.

Voters may submit the required information:

• In person or by mail: Office of the County Clerk, Elections Division, Kalana O Maui (County Building), 7th Floor, 200 S. High St., Wailuku, HI 96793
• By email: County.Clerk@mauicounty.us

Voters should note that computer-generated signatures are not accepted for correcting a deficient ballot. Voters who have already corrected their deficiency may disregard a subsequent notice.