PURPOSE
The Candidate Filing locations are sites where candidates can obtain application papers, file nomination papers, or receive other services for the purpose of running for an elective office.
All candidates for elective office must complete an Application For Nomination Papers in order to receive nomination papers.
All candidates for elective office must file nomination papers in order to appear (be listed) on the State of Hawaii's ballot [Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Section 12-3].
Candidates must file nomination papers at the office of issuance. The deadline to file nomination papers is:
Candidates are advised to file their nomination papers early. State law prohibits exceptions or extension to the filing deadlines.
FILING LOCATIONS -TO OBTAIN AND FILE NOMINATION PAPERS
For Federal and State Elective Offices Only:
Office of Elections Monday through Friday
802 Lehua Ave. 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Pearl City, Hawaii 96782
Phone: 808-453-VOTE(8683)
Neighbor Islands Toll Free: 1-800-442-VOTE(8683)
FILING LOCATIONS -TO OBTAIN AND FILE NOMINATION PAPERS
For Federal and State Elective Offices Only:
Office of Elections Satellite Desk Leiopapa A Kamehameha Building, Room 203 235 South Beretania St.
March 1 to July 14 Tuesday / Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
For City & County of Honolulu Elective Offices Only:
CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU Office of the City Clerk, Elections Division Honolulu Hale, Room 100 530 South King St. Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Phone: 808-523-4293 July 17 to July 25 Monday thru Friday
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For Federal, State, and County Elective Offices in Their Respective Counties:
COUNTY OF HAWAII Office of the County Clerk, Elections Division 1266 Kamehameha Ave., Suite A-2 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Phone: 808-961-8277
COUNTY OF HAWAII, Elections Division Satellite Desk – Kona Alii Plaza 75-143 Hualalai Road, Room 102 Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 Phone: 808-961-8277
COUNTY OF MAUI Office of the County Clerk 200 South High St., Room 708 Wailuku, Hawaii 96793 Phone: 808-270-7749
Monday through Friday
7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 4:00p.m. By appointment
Monday through Friday
7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
FILING LOCATIONS -TO OBTAIN AND FILE NOMINATION PAPERS
For Federal, State, and County Elective Offices in Their Respective Counties:
COUNTY OF KAUAI Monday through Friday Office of the County Clerk, Elections Division 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 4396 Rice St., Room 106 Lihue, Hawaii 96766 Phone: 808-241-6350
This Fact Sheet is intended for informational purposes only and should not be used as an authority on the Hawaii election law and candidate deadlines. Requirements and/or deadlines may change pending changes in legislation. Consult the Hawaii Revised Statutes and other sources for more detailed and accurate requirements.
Office of Elections - FSBO113L R – 01/23/08