Voting Accessibility in Hawaii
A voter who requires assistance to vote, by reason of disability, visual or hearing impairment, or inability to read or write, may request assistance from a person of their choice other than their employer or agent of their employer or union.
Important: All registered voters receive a mail ballot packet approximately 18 days prior to the election, and multiple accessible voting options are available.
Accessible Voting Options
Vote at Home with Paper Ballot
All registered voters receive a mail ballot packet approximately 18 days prior to the election.
Accessible Electronic Ballot
Voters with special needs may request an accessible electronic ballot from their County Elections Division.
Ballot Marking Device
Voter service centers are equipped with accessible voting equipment including the Verity Touch Writer.
Try the Accessible Electronic Ballot System
Experience the accessible electronic ballot system firsthand. This demo allows you to see how voters with disabilities can mark their ballots privately and independently using assistive technology.
Demo Login Information
How the Electronic Ballot System Works
Request Access
Contact your County Elections Division to request an accessible electronic ballot.
Receive Ballot
Your ballot will be electronically transmitted to you via email or secure download.
Mark Privately
Download and mark your ballot privately using your own assistive technology.
Return Ballot
Return your completed ballot electronically or use the return envelope from your mail packet.
Voter Service Centers
Voter service centers are equipped with accessible voting equipment. Voters may use an accessible ballot marking device, Verity Touch Writer, to vote their ballot and then print and cast their ballot. The printed ballot is the same as the one used by all voters whether at the voter service center or by mail.
Primary Election
General Election
Guidelines for Individuals Providing Voting Assistance
If a resident of a care facility requests assistance from facility personnel in registering to vote and voting their ballot, the following guidelines should be observed to protect the voter's rights:
Involve Family Members
Reach out to family members to get them involved in the process of registration and voting.
Verify Qualifications
Ensure that the resident meets all the qualifications to register to vote.
Maintain Nonpartisanship
When providing assistance in voting, staff must remain nonpartisan and there should be at least two people of differing political affiliation present.
Respect Privacy
No one may ask a voter to see or look at the contests of their ballot or choice of political affiliation.
Authorized Assistance Only
No one may mark a person's ballot or direct a person in voting without authorization.
Prevent Fraud
An attempt to vote in the name of another without specific authorization is illegal.
Voter and Election Fraud Prevention
The following actions constitute voter and election fraud:
Bribery & Coercion
Offering money or valuable consideration to induce voting or refraining from voting for any particular person.
Threats & Intimidation
Threatening, forcing or intimidating a voter to refrain from voting or to vote for any particular person or party.
Impersonation
Voting or attempting to vote in the name of any other person, living or dead, or in some fictitious name.
Double Voting
Having already voted and knowingly attempting to vote again, or giving more than one ballot for the same office.
Legal Penalty: Pursuant to Hawaii law, any person who knowingly furnishes false information on the voter registration application or absentee application may be guilty of a Class C Felony, punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment and/or $10,000 fine.
Hawaii Elections Explained 2024 (ASL)
Watch this American Sign Language video explaining Hawaii's election process and accessible voting options.
This video provides a comprehensive explanation of Hawaii's election process in American Sign Language.
Accessibility Resources
Download accessibility brochures in multiple languages and formats to help you understand your voting options.
English
Accessibility Brochure
中文 (Chinese)
Accessibility Brochure
ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian)
Accessibility Brochure
Ilokano (Ilocano)
Accessibility Brochure
Tagalog (Tagalog)
Accessibility Brochure
Audio Version
Accessibility Brochure
Contact Information
Hawaii Office of Elections
Phone: (808) 453-8683
Toll Free: 800-442-8683
Email: elections@hawaii.gov
Website: elections.hawaii.gov
County Elections Divisions
Honolulu: (808) 768-3800
Hawaii: (808) 961-8277
Maui: (808) 270-7749
Kauai: (808) 241-4800