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Voter Registration
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | DMV, by mail, by phone, in person, and online. | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Deadline | Thirty (30) days before an election. | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Automatic | No | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Same Day | Allowed | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
Absentee Ballot Application
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excuse | No excuse required | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Automatic | No | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Deadline | Seven (7) days before election. | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Valid for X# of Cycles | Same cycle only | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
Absentee Ballot Return (other than by mail)
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voter ID | All absentee ballots are by mail in Hawaii. | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| In Person | All absentee ballots are by mail in Hawaii. | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Drop Box | All absentee ballots are by mail in Hawaii. | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Return Deadline | All absentee ballots are by mail in Hawaii. | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
Ballot Harvesting
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prohibited | Not mentioned | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Limited 3rd Party | Not mentioned | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Paid Political Operatives | Not mentioned | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
Early Voting
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| By Mail | Yes | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| In Person | No | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
Voter Identification - Absentee Ballot
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signature Verification | Yes | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Witness Statement | No | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Other | - | - | - |
| Cure Process | If there is a discrepancy, the voter will be notified and have five business days after the election to cure the ballot. | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
Voter Identification - In Person
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo ID | Required | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Other Options | No | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Provisional Ballots | Not provided | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
Voting Day
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hours | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Wait Time | Not mentioned | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Electioneering | 200 feet | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Other | - | - | - |
Voter Rolls
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Update Frequency | Sixteen (16) days after the election. | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Voter Removal | Death, moving, and failing to vote in any election. | No Change | No Legislative Activity |