FACTSHEET
REGULATION OF ACTIVITIES and ADMISSION TO THE POLLING PLACE
The chief election officer may regulate other activities within the area specified in subsection (a) pursuant to rules adopted by the chief election officer under chapter 91 in order to ensure the safe and orderly conduct of elections. Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) §11-132.
ADMISSION
TO THE POLLING PLACE
Admission within the polling place shall be limited to the following:
1.
Election
officials;
2.
Watchers,
if any, pursuant to HRS §11-77;
3.
Candidates;
4.
Any
voters actually engaged in voting, going to vote or returning from voting;
5.
Any
person, designated by a voter who is physically disabled, while the person is
assisting the voter;
6.
Any
person or nonvoter group authorized by the chief election officer or the clerk
in county elections to observe the election at designated precincts for
educational purposes provided that they conduct themselves so that they do not
interfere with the election process; and
7.
A
child for the purpose of observing the voting process when accompanied by an
adult who is voting provided that this activity does not disrupt or interfere
with normal voting procedures.
This document is intended
for informational purposes only and should not be used as an authority on the
Hawaii election law and deadlines. Requirements and/or deadlines may change
pending changes in legislation. Consult the Hawaii Revised Statues and other
sources for more detailed and accurate requirements.
Office of Elections
802 Lehua Avenue
Pearl City, Hawaii 96782
Phone: (808) 453-VOTE(8683)
Neighbor Island Toll Free: 1-800-442-VOTE (8683)
Office of Elections – FSPO404D
Revised: January 12, 2011