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You don't have the believe in the current political system. It is our kuleana to help guid it.

"If we make no effort to change direction, we will end up where we are heading."

-- Chinese Proverb

Register to VOTE!

Primary & General Election

THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS

Their Mission is to provide secure, accessible, and convenient election services to all citizens statewide.

2022 ELECTIONS

Primary: Saturday, August 13, 2022
Voters receive their ballots in the mail for the Primary Election by July 26, 2022
* Find out why Primary Elections are important to participate in here

Hawai’i General Election: Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Voters receive their ballots in the mail for the General Election by October 21, 2022

Why Vote?

Track Your Ballot

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Get an alert via email or text messaging.

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How to Testify in Hawai'i County Council

Attend Meetings & Submit Testimony

You may submit testimony
In Person
Written (mailed or emailed)
Oral

The most compelling efforts is submitting a detailed written (fact or personal experience based) as well as a LIVE Oral Testimony in Person or Zoom Video

How to Submit Testimony

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Submit Testimony to the Hawaiʻi State Legislature

Watch the following videos to find out:

How to testify on a Bill here

For more information and assistance with advocating on the state level, watch this video on: Engagement 101

Prepare:

1) Register by creating an account profile here

2) Save your UN & PW onto your secure computer making singing in easy

3) Find the Search bar on the upper Left corner. Type in the bill you are advocating for. (House Bill, HB & Senate Bill, SB)

Hawai'i Legislature

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Write an Article

Keep the story alive by writing in your local newspaper;

Keep your word count under 250. When e-mailing, make sure you include your name, community, and phone number where you can be contacted in case there is a question regarding your submission.

West Hawaii Today
Editor
West Hawaii Today
P.O. Box 789, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745

E-mail: letters@westhawaiitoday.com

Hawaii Tribune Herald
Editor
Hawaii Tribune – Herald
P.O. Box 767 Hilo, Hawaii 96721

email: letters@hawaiitribune-herald.com

Hamakua TImes
Address you questions and comments directly through their website.

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Find YOUR Legislator

Who represents me?

Find out how to find your legislator to begin a dialogue for the things you are concerned about.

Find Your Legislator

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Why the Census Report?

The census tells us who we are and where we are going as a nation, and helps our communities determine where to build everything from schools to supermarkets, and from homes to hospitals. It helps the government decide how to distribute funds and assistance to states and localities.

Why Census Report

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Why Care About Reapportionment Maps?

WORK IN PROGRESS

Prepare for our future Census Report Survey is 2030
Check why is this important here

What is gerrymandering? How can I help? Click here to learn.

Our Unconstitutional Hawai’i Island Redistricting Map History.

2011 - Reapportionment History / Supreme Court Case

(Information coming)

2022 - Reapportionment History / Supreme Court Case
(Information coming)

* The impact the 2022 Supreme Court Case has on our Primary and General elections in 2022; (Information coming)

Why Care?