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General Election Reminders, Voter Guides at Libraries, & Charter Amendment Audio Resources
Posted on: October 7, 2026 | Category: Spotlight
The 2026 General Election is Tuesday, November 3, and the Hawai‘i Office of Elections is reminding voters to take a few important steps now to make sure they are ready to cast their ballots.
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Your General Election ballot will arrive by mail. Hawai‘i registered voters automatically receive a mail ballot for every election.
2. Confirm your voter registration. Visit Hawai‘i Office of Elections website or call (808) 453-VOTE (8683) to confirm that your voter registration is current. If you have moved or changed your mailing address since the Primary Election, be sure to update online or by submitting a Voter Registration Application.
3. Track your ballot. Sign up for Hawaii’s free ballot tracking system. You’ll receive alerts when your ballot is mailed to you and when your voted ballot has been accepted for counting. You can expect to receive your ballot packet by October 16, 2026.
4. Learn About Candidates and Ballot Questions with Voter Guides Available at Public Libraries. Read statements from candidates and explanations of ballot questions in the 2026 General Election Voter Guide. Printed copies are available at all public libraries throughout Hawai‘i, while supplies last. Digital voter guides are also available to view or download in English, Chinese, Hawaiian, Ilocano, and Tagalog.
For quick reference to the ballot questions:
- Hawai‘i State Constitution: Pages 73-74
- Hawai‘i County Charter: Page 75
- Maui County Charter: Pages 76-83
- Kaua‘i County Charter: Page 84
- Honolulu City Charter: Pages 87-95
For individuals with visual disabilities, the Library for the Blind and Print Disabled has created audio recordings of all Charter amendment questions.
5. Return your ballot by 7:00 PM on November 3, 2026. Return your ballot by mail or drop off at a ballot drop box (view locations). Don’t forget to sign the return envelope for your ballot to be counted.
6. Need assistance? Accessible options are available including accessible voting equipment at voter service centers or requesting an electronic ballot if you have a print disability. Visit the State Office of Elections website to learn more.
