November 3, 2020 ballot measures in Hawaii

Elections in Hawaii, 2020

• Election date: Nov. 3
• Registration deadline(s): Oct. 5
• Online registration: Yes
• Same-day registration: Yes
• Recount laws

• Early voting starts: Oct. 20
• Absentee/mail voting deadline(s): Nov. 3 (received)
• Processing, counting, and challenging absentee/mail-in ballots
• Voter ID: Non-photo ID
• Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Voters in Honolulu decided four charter amendments on November 3.

In 2020, Ballotpedia covered local measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the top 100 largest cities in the U.S. and a selection of notable police-related and election-related measures outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia also covered all local measures in California and all statewide ballot measures. Ballotpedia's 2020 local ballot measure coverage includes Honolulu, Hawaii. Click here to see the scope of Ballotpedia local ballot measure coverage by year.

Local ballot measures, by county

Honolulu County

See also: Honolulu County, Hawaii ballot measures

• Honolulu, Hawaii, Charter Question 1, Prosecuting Attorney Term Limits (November 2020):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to establish term limits for the city's prosecuting attorney of two consecutive four-year terms, the same term limits that exist for the mayor and city council.

A "no" vote opposed this measure to establish term limits for the city's prosecuting attorney of two consecutive four-year terms.

• Honolulu, Hawaii, Charter Question 2, Establish Youth Commission (November 2020):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to establish a 15-member youth commission consisting of members between the ages of 14 and 24 appointed by the mayor and city council in order to make recommendations to the city council and mayor concerning policies related to youth.

A "no" vote opposed this measure to establish a 15-member youth commission consisting of members between the ages of 14 and 24 appointed by the mayor and city council.

• Honolulu, Hawaii, Charter Question 3, Ethics Commission Budget Control (November 2020):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to allow the ethics commission control over its budget allotments after the budget has been enacted.

A "no" vote opposed this measure to give the ethics commission control over its own budget allotments after the budget is enacted, thereby leaving the mayor with authority to make revisions to budget allotment schedules.

• Honolulu, Hawaii, Charter Question 4, Ethics Commission Staff Appointment and Salaries (November 2020):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to authorize the ethics commission to appoint and determine salaries for commission staff independent of the city's civil service position classification provided appointments are based on merit as described in the charter.

A "no" vote opposed this measure to authorize the ethics commission to appoint and determine salaries for commission staff independent of the city's civil service position classification provided appointments are based on merit as described in the charter.

Other races on the ballot

The city of Honolulu, Hawaii, held general elections for mayor, prosecuting attorney, and city council districts I, III, V, VII, and IX on November 3, 2020. A primary was held on August 8, 2020. The filing deadline for this election was June 2, 2020.

Click here to learn more about the city's mayoral election.

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How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Hawaii

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How to cast a vote in Hawaii

The information below covers regular voting policies in the state. Information may have not applied to the election on November 3, 2020, because of temporary changes in response to coronavirus. Click here to read about changes made for the 2020 elections. 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. 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. Registration can be completed in the following ways: 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: 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. 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." 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." 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. 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. One state, Ohio, requires proof of citizenship only when registering to vote at a Bureau of Motor Vehicles facility. 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 Voters in Hawaii are not generally required to present identification while voting. In 2019, the statute requiring voters to present identification if so requested by a precinct official was repealed. When registering to vote for the first time, a Hawaii Driver License, Hawaii State ID, or the last 4-digits of the voter's Social Security Number is required. If none of these can be provided, one of the following must be provided as proof of identification: A current and valid photo identification; or A current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.

See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2020
• City governance on the ballot
• Salaries of local officials on the ballot
• Local civil service on the ballot
• Local charter amendments on the ballot