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Hawaii elections, 2026
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This page provides information on the 2026 elections in Hawaii, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
Election dates
- See also: Hawaii election calendar
Statewide election dates in Hawaii are listed below. For more statewide dates, please see the statewide elections calendar.
Statewide election dates
August 8, 2026: Primary
November 3, 2026: General election
Offices on the ballot
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| Office | Elections? | More information |
| U.S. Senate | — | — |
| U.S. House | ✓ | Click here |
| Congress special election | — | — |
| Governor | ✓ | Click here |
| Other state executive | ✓ | Click here |
| State Senate | ✓ | Click here |
| State House | ✓ | Click here |
| Special state legislative | — | — |
| State Supreme Court | — | — |
| Intermediate appellate courts | — | — |
| School boards | — | — |
| Municipal government | — | — |
| Recalls | — | — |
| Ballot measures | ✓ | Click here |
| Local ballot measures | — | — |
| All local elections by county | ||
Legend: ✓ election(s) / — no elections
Subject to Ballotpedia's scope
Noteworthy elections
In 2025, Ballotpedia did not cover any elections in additional detail in this state.
Statewide ballot measures
- See also: Hawaii 2026 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description |
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| Increase Time for Senate to Act on Judicial Appointments Amendment | Judiciary; Legislative processes | Increase the timeframe for the Senate to consider and act on appointments of judges and justices from 30 days to 60 days for appointments made between April 1 and December 31 when the Senate is not in regular session or is soon to adjourn the regular session |
What's on your ballot?
- See also: Sample Ballot Lookup
List of candidates
The following table displays a list of candidates in Hawaii. The list does not include presidential candidates, and it may not include all candidates for local offices. Please click here to learn more about Ballotpedia's coverage scope.
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Local election officials
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Footnotes
