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Filing deadline: June 5, 2018
Primary: August 11, 2018
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A Republican Party primary election took place on August 11, 2018, in Hawaii to determine which candidate would run in the state's November 6, 2018, gubernatorial election as the party's nominee.

For more information on gubernatorial elections in 2018, click here.

SETTING THE STAGE
  • Heading into the election, the sitting governor was David Ige (D), who was elected in 2014.
  • At the time of the 2018 election, Hawaii was a Democratic trifecta. It first gained this status when former Gov. Neil Abercrombie (D) took office in 2010. Hawaii was a Democratic triplex in 2018.
  • Hawaii was won by the Democratic candidate in each of the five presidential elections leading up to the 2018 election. The widest margin of victory was Barack Obama's 45 percent margin in 2008 while the narrowest was John Kerry's nine percent margin in 2004.

    • Hawaii was one of 36 states that held an election for governor in 2018. Democrats gained seven previously Republican-held seats, and Republicans gained one previously independent-held seat. Heading into the 2018 elections, there were 16 Democratic governors, 33 Republican governors, and one independent governor. In 2018, 26 of the 33 states with a Republican governor held a gubernatorial election, while nine out of the 16 states with a Democratic governor held a gubernatorial election. Seventeen of the 36 seats up for election were open seats (four Democratic, 12 Republican, and one independent), meaning that the sitting governor was not seeking re-election. Click here for more information on other 2018 gubernatorial elections.

    Candidates and election results

    See also: Statistics on gubernatorial candidates, 2018

    Andria Tupola defeated John Carroll and Ray L'Heureux in the Republican primary for Governor of Hawaii on August 11, 2018.

    Republican primary election

    Republican primary for Governor of Hawaii

    Candidate
    %
    Votes
    ✔
    Image of Andria Tupola
    		Andria Tupola
     
    55.5
     
    		17,297
    Image of John Carroll
    		John Carroll
     
    35.2
     
    		10,974
    Image of Ray L'Heureux
    		Ray L'Heureux
     
    9.3
     
    		2,885

    There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

    		Total votes: 31,156
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    Context of the 2018 election

    Past elections

    2014

    See also: Hawaii gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2014

    In the 2014 primary election, Duke Aiona defeated Stuart Gregory and Charles Collins by a 93.4 percent margin.[1]

    Governor of Hawaii, Republican Primary, 2014
    Candidate Vote % Votes
    Green check mark transparent.pngDuke Aiona 97.2% 41,832
    Stuart Gregory 1.5% 640
    Charles Collins 1.3% 580
    Total Votes 43,052
    Election results via Hawaii Division of Elections.

    Voter information

    How the primary works

    A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election.

    Hawaii utilizes an open primary system, in which registered voters do not have to be members of a party to vote in that party's primary.[2][3]

    For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.

    Poll times

    As of 2020, Hawaii is an all-mail voting state, which means that its elections are conducted almost exclusively by mail. There are voter service centers that are open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time on election day, and with varying hours for ten business days prior to each election, to receive personal delivery of mail-in ballots, accommodate voters with special needs, offer same-day registration and voting, and provide other election services.

    To find the locations and hours of voter service centers, see here.[4][5]

    Registration requirements

    Check your voter registration status here.

    To register to vote in Hawaii, one must be a United States citizen, a resident of the state, and at least 18 years old. Pre-registration is available beginning at age 16.[6][7]

    Registration can be completed in the following ways:[6]

    Online: Visit olvr.hawaii.gov. You must have a current Hawaii Driver’s License or State ID to complete an application online.

    Mail: Print & submit a completed Voter Registration Application to your Clerk’s Office. Paper application must be submitted to the county elections division by 4:30 PM on the tenth day before each election.

    In-person: Visit the Office of Elections or a Clerk’s Office to submit an application in person.

    Applications are available at any of the following locations: [6]

    • County Elections Divisions
    • Clerk’s Offices
    • State Libraries
    • U.S. Post Offices
    • Most State Agencies
    • Satellite City Halls

    Same-day voter registration is available at voter service centers, to register and vote in-person, beginning 10 days prior and through election day. Paper registration applications must be submitted to county election divisions by 4:30 PM on the tenth day before each election. Once you are registered, you do not need to re-register for another election unless your residence address, mailing address, or name changes. Hawaii adopted same-day registration in 2014; implementation occurred in 2018.[6]

    Automatic registration

    Hawaii offers automatic voter registration for eligible individuals through the Department of Motor Vehicles when they complete a driver license or state ID application, and the Department of Health and Department of Human Services when applying to receive public assistance.

    Online registration

    See also: Online voter registration

    Hawaii has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.

    Same-day registration

    Hawaii allows same-day voter registration.

    Residency requirements

    To register to vote in Hawaii, you must be a resident of the state. State law does not specify a length of time for which you must have been a resident to be eligible. The voter registration application includes the following language: "The residence stated in this affidavit is not simply because of my presence in the State, but was acquired with the intent to make Hawaii my legal residence with all the accompanying obligations therein."[7]

    Verification of citizenship

    See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States

    Hawaii does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual must attest that they are a U.S. citizen when registering to vote. According to the state's voter registration application, "any person who knowingly furnishes false information may be guilty of a Class C felony."[8]

    All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment.[9] Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters.

    Verifying your registration

    Hawaii's Online Voter Registration System, run by the Hawaii Office of Elections, allows residents to check their voter registration status online.

    Voter ID requirements

    Early voting

    Since it is an all-mail voting state, Hawaii permits early voting. Learn more by visiting this website.

    Early voting permits citizens to cast ballots in person at a polling place prior to an election. In states that permit no-excuse early voting, a voter does not have to provide an excuse for being unable to vote on Election Day. States that allow voters to cast no-excuse absentee/mail-in ballots in person are counted as no-excuse early voting states.

    Forty-seven states and the District of Columbia permit no-excuse early voting.

    Absentee voting

    Hawaii conducts its elections by mail. All eligible voters automatically receive mail ballots, which must be returned election officials by close of polls on Election Day.[4]

    State overview

    Partisan control

    This section details the partisan control of federal and state positions in Hawaii heading into the 2018 elections.

    Congressional delegation

    State executives

    State legislature

    Democrats controlled both chambers of the Hawaii State Legislature. They had a 45-6 majority in the state House and a 25-0 majority in the state Senate.

    Trifecta status

    2018 elections

    See also: Hawaii elections, 2018

    Hawaii held elections for the following positions in 2018:

    Demographics

    Demographic data for Hawaii
     HawaiiU.S.
    Total population:1,425,157316,515,021
    Land area (sq mi):6,4233,531,905
    Race and ethnicity**
    White:25.4%73.6%
    Black/African American:2%12.6%
    Asian:37.7%5.1%
    Native American:0.2%0.8%
    Pacific Islander:9.9%0.2%
    Two or more:23.7%3%
    Hispanic/Latino:9.9%17.1%
    Education
    High school graduation rate:91%86.7%
    College graduation rate:30.8%29.8%
    Income
    Median household income:$69,515$53,889
    Persons below poverty level:11.6%11.3%
    Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015)
    Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in Hawaii.
    **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

    As of July 2017, Hawaii's three largest cities were Urban Honolulu (pop. est. 350,395), East Honolulu (pop. est. 47,957), and Pearl City (pop. est. 47,241).[10]

    State election history

    This section provides an overview of federal and state elections in Hawaii from 2000 to 2016. All data comes from the Hawaii Office of Elections.

    Historical elections

    Presidential elections, 2000-2016

    This chart shows the results of the presidential election in Hawaii every year from 2000 to 2016.

    Election results (President of the United States), Hawaii 2000-2016
    Year First-place candidate First-place candidate votes (%) Second-place candidate Second-place candidate votes (%) Margin of victory (%)
    2016 Democratic Party Hillary Clinton 61.0% Republican Party Donald Trump 29.4% 31.6%
    2012 Democratic Party Barack Obama 70.1% Republican Party Mitt Romney 27.7% 42.4%
    2008 Democratic Party Barack Obama 71.5% Republican Party John McCain 26.4% 45.1%
    2004 Democratic Party John Kerry 53.7% Republican Party George W. Bush 45.0% 8.7%
    2000 Democratic Party Al Gore 55.3% Republican Party George W. Bush 37.1% 18.2%

    U.S. Senate elections, 2000-2016

    This chart shows the results of U.S. Senate races in Hawaii from 2000 to 2016. Every state has two Senate seats, and each seat goes up for election every six years. The terms of the seats are staggered so that roughly one-third of the seats are up every two years.

    Election results (U.S. Senator), Hawaii 2000-2016
    Year First-place candidate First-place candidate votes (%) Second-place candidate Second-place candidate votes (%) Margin of victory (%)
    2016 Democratic Party Brian Schatz 70.1% Republican Party John Carroll 21.2% 48.9%
    2014 Democratic Party Brian Schatz 66.8% Republican Party Cam Cavasso 26.5% 40.3%
    2012 Democratic Party Mazie Hirono 61.6% Republican Party Linda Lingle 36.8% 24.8%
    2010 Democratic Party Daniel Inouye 71.9% Republican Party Cam Cavasso 20.7% 51.2%
    2006 Democratic Party Daniel Akaka 60.3% Republican Party Cynthia Thielen 36.1% 24.2%
    2004 Democratic Party Daniel Inouye 72.7% Republican Party Cam Cavasso 20.2% 52.5%
    2000 Democratic Party Daniel Akaka 67.7% Republican Party John Carroll 22.8% 44.9%

    Gubernatorial elections, 2000-2016

    This chart shows the results of the four gubernatorial elections held between 2000 and 2016. Gubernatorial elections are held every four years in Hawaii.

    Election results (Governor), Hawaii 2000-2016
    Year First-place candidate First-place candidate votes (%) Second-place candidate Second-place candidate votes (%) Margin of victory (%)
    2014 Democratic Party David Ige 49.0% Republican Party Duke Aiona 36.7% 12.3%
    2010 Democratic Party Neil Abercrombie 57.8% Republican Party Duke Aiona 40.8% 17.0%
    2006 Republican Party Linda Lingle 49.8% Democratic Party Randy Iwase 34.9% 14.9%
    2002 Republican Party Linda Lingle 51.6% Democratic Party Mazie Hirono 47.0% 4.6%

    Congressional delegation, 2000-2016

    This chart shows the number of Democrats and Republicans who were elected to represent Hawaii in the U.S. House from 2000 to 2016. Elections for U.S. House seats are held every two years.

    Congressional delegation, Hawaii 2000-2016
    Year Republicans Republicans (%) Democrats Democrats (%) Balance of power
    2016 Republican Party 0 0.0% Democratic Party 2 100.0% D+2
    2014 Republican Party 0 0.0% Democratic Party 2 100.0% D+2
    2012 Republican Party 0 0.0% Democratic Party 2 100.0% D+2
    2010 Republican Party 1 50.0% Democratic Party 1 50.0% Even
    2008 Republican Party 0 0.0% Democratic Party 2 100.0% D+2
    2006 Republican Party 0 0.0% Democratic Party 2 100.0% D+2
    2004 Republican Party 0 0.0% Democratic Party 2 100.0% D+2
    2002 Republican Party 0 0.0% Democratic Party 2 100.0% D+2
    2000 Republican Party 0 0.0% Democratic Party 2 100.0% D+2

    Trifectas, 1992-2017

    A state government trifecta occurs when one party controls both chambers of the state legislature and the governor's office.

    Hawaii Party Control: 1992-2025
    Twenty-six years of Democratic trifectas  •  No Republican trifectas
    Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

    Year 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
    Governor D D D D D D D D D D D R R R R R R R R D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D
    Senate D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D
    House D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D


    Pivot Counties

    See also: Pivot Counties by state

    There are no Pivot Counties in Hawaii. Pivot Counties are counties that voted for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012 and for Donald Trump (R) in 2016. Altogether, the nation had 206 Pivot Counties, with most being concentrated in upper midwestern and northeastern states.

    In the 2016 presidential election, Hillary Clinton (D) won Hawaii with 62.2 percent of the vote. Donald Trump (R) received 30 percent. In presidential elections between 1960 and 2016, Hawaii voted Democratic 86.67 percent of the time and Republican 13.33 percent of the time. The only presidential elections from 1960 to 2016 where Hawaii voted for the Republican candidate were the elections in 1972 and 1984. Richard Nixon (R) and Ronald Reagan (R), respectively, won nearly every state in those elections.[11] Hawaii voted Democratic in every presidential election from 2000 to 2016.

    Presidential results by legislative district

    The following table details results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections by state House districts in Hawaii. Click [show] to expand the table. The "Obama," "Romney," "Clinton," and "Trump" columns describe the percent of the vote each presidential candidate received in the district. The "2012 Margin" and "2016 Margin" columns describe the margin of victory between the two presidential candidates in those years. The "Party Control" column notes which party held that seat heading into the 2018 general election. Data on the results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections broken down by state legislative districts was compiled by Daily Kos.[12][13]

    In 2012, Barack Obama (D) won all 51 state House districts in Hawaii with an average margin of victory of 42.9 points. In 2016, Hillary Clinton (D) won all 51 state House districts in Hawaii with an average margin of victory of 31.7 points. Six of those districts were controlled by Republicans heading into the 2018 elections.

    Recent news

    The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for the terms Hawaii governor Republican primary 2018. These results are automatically generated from Google. Ballotpedia does not curate or endorse these articles.

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Hawaii Office of Elections, "2014 Primary Results," August 20, 2014
    2. ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "State Primary Election Types," accessed July 19, 2024
    3. ↑ Hawaii State Legislature, "Hawaii Revised Statutes §12-31," accessed July 19, 2024
    4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 State of Hawaii - Office of Elections, "Voting in Hawaii," accessed July 19, 2024
    5. ↑ Hawaii State Legislature, "HB1248," accessed March 21, 2023
    6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 State of Hawaii Office of Elections, "Registration," accessed July 19, 2024
    7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 State of Hawaii Office of Elections, "Voter Registration and Permanent Absentee Application," accessed July 19, 2024
    8. ↑ State of Hawaii Office of Elections, "Hawaii Voter Registration Application," accessed November 1, 2024
    9. ↑ Under federal law, the national mail voter registration application (a version of which is in use in all states with voter registration systems) requires applicants to indicate that they are U.S. citizens in order to complete an application to vote in state or federal elections, but does not require voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the application "may require only the minimum amount of information necessary to prevent duplicate voter registrations and permit State officials both to determine the eligibility of the applicant to vote and to administer the voting process."
    10. ↑ Hawaii Demographics, "Hawaii Cities by Population," accessed August 30, 2018
    11. ↑ 270towin.com, "Historical Presidential Elections," accessed August 2, 2017
    12. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' statewide election results by congressional and legislative districts," July 9, 2013
    13. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2016 presidential results for congressional and legislative districts," February 6, 2017
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