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HI Rev Stat § 11-77 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 2. Elections|11. Elections, Generally|11-77 Appointment of watchers; service.

  §11-77 Appointment of watchers; service. (a) Each qualified political party shall be entitled to appoint no more than one watcher who may be present at any time at a voter service center. Each party shall submit its list of watchers no later than 4:30 p.m. on the twentieth day before any election to the clerk. All watchers shall serve without expense to the county. All watchers so appointed shall be registered voters.  (b) Each watcher shall be provided with identification from the clerk stating the watcher's name and the name of the party the watcher represents.  (c) The watcher shall call the attention of the clerk to any violations of the election laws that the watcher observes. After the clerk's attention is called to the violation, the clerk shall make an attempt to correct the violation. If the clerk fails to correct the violation, the watcher may appeal to the chief election officer. [L 1970, c 26, pt of §2; am L 1973, c 217, §1(z); am L 1977, c 189, §1(6); am L 1983, c 34, §7; am L 2005, c 201, §4; am L 2019, c 136, §12] Case Notes  Under authority to observe the conduct of the election, poll watchers may record the names of those who have voted. 54 H. 254, 506 P.2d 13.
HI Rev Stat § 11-91 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 2. Elections|11. Elections, Generally|11-91 Proclamation.

  §11-91 Proclamation. No later than 4:30 p.m. on the tenth day before the close of filing in elections involving state offices, the chief election officer shall issue an election proclamation. In elections involving only county offices the clerk shall issue the proclamation. In elections involving both state and county offices the proclamation may be issued jointly.  The proclamation shall contain a statement of the purposes for which the election is to be held, and a designation of the offices and the terms thereof for which candidates are to be nominated or elected. It may also contain any other relevant matter including an offer of rewards for the detection and conviction of offenders against the election laws. The chief election officer or clerk shall cause the election proclamation to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation and no later than on the tenth day before the close of filing. [L 1970, c 26, pt of §2; am L 1973, c 217, §1(aa); am L 2021, c 7, §1 and c 213, §14] Case Notes  Nothing in section grants to chief election officer any substantive power to call special election to fill vacancy in Senate resulting from death of candidate. 52 H. 410, 477 P.2d 625.
HI Rev Stat § 11-91.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 2. Elections|11. Elections, Generally|11-91.5 REPEALED.

  §11-91.5 REPEALED. L 2019, c 136, §43.
HI Rev Stat § 11-92 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 2. Elections|11. Elections, Generally|11-92 REPEALED.

 §11-92 REPEALED. L 1983, c 34, §8.
HI Rev Stat § 11-92.1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 2. Elections|11. Elections, Generally|11-92.1 Election proclamation; establishment of a new precinct; voter service centers and places of deposit; changes to precinct boundaries.

  §11-92.1 Election proclamation; establishment of a new precinct; voter service centers and places of deposit; changes to precinct boundaries. (a) The clerk shall issue a proclamation listing all voter service centers and places of deposit, including the days each voter service center and place of deposit is open and the hours of operations and location of each voter service center and place of deposit, as may have been determined by the clerk as of the proclamation date and whenever a new precinct is established in any representative district. The clerk shall make arrangements for the rental or erection of suitable shelter for the establishment of a voter service center whenever public buildings are not available and shall cause these voter service centers to be equipped with the necessary facilities for lighting, ventilation, and equipment needed for elections on any island. This proclamation may be issued jointly with the proclamation required in section 11-91.  (b) No change shall be made in the boundaries of any precinct later than 4:30 p.m. on the tenth day before the close of filing for an election.  (c) Notwithstanding subsection (a), and pursuant to section 15-2.5, the clerk is not required to establish voter service centers for precincts affected by natural disasters, as provided in section 15-2.5. [L 1983, c 34, §9; am L 1984, c 39, §1; am L 1996, c 215, §2; am L 2019, c 136, §13; am L 2021, c 7, §2 and c 213, §15]
HI Rev Stat § 11-92.2 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 2. Elections|11. Elections, Generally|11-92.2 REPEALED.

 §11-92.2 REPEALED. L 2019, c 136, §44.
HI Rev Stat § 11-92.3 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 2. Elections|11. Elections, Generally|11-92.3 Natural disasters; postponement; consolidation of precincts; special elections.

  §11-92.3 Natural disasters; postponement; consolidation of precincts; special elections. (a) In the event of a flood, tsunami, earthquake, volcanic eruption, high wind, or other natural disaster, occurring before an election where the extent of damage caused is such that the ability of voters, in any precinct, district, or county, to exercise their right to vote is substantially impaired, the chief election officer or clerk in the case of county elections may postpone the conducting of an election in the affected precinct, district, or county for no more than twenty-one days; provided that any postponement shall not affect the conduct of the election, tabulation, or distribution of results for those precincts, districts, or counties not designated for postponement. The chief election officer or clerk in the case of county elections shall give notice of the postponement by whatever possible news or broadcast media are available.  (b) In the event the chief election officer or the clerk in a county election determines that the number of candidates or issues on the ballot in a special, special primary, or special general election does not require the full number of established precincts, the precincts may be consolidated for the purposes of the special, special primary, or special general election into a small number of special, special primary, or special general election precincts.  A special, special primary, or special general election precinct shall be considered the same as an established precinct for all purposes. No later than 4:30 p.m. on the tenth day before the special, special primary, or special general election, the chief election officer or the clerk shall give public notice, in the area in which the special, special primary, or special general election is to be held, of the special, special primary, or special general election precincts. [L 1983, c 34, §11; am L 1993, c 304, §5; am L 1996, c 215, §3; am L 1998, c 2, §5; am L 2019, c 136, §14; am L 2021, c 213, §16]
HI Rev Stat § 11-92.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 2. Elections|11. Elections, Generally|11-92.5 Minimum number of precincts.

  §11-92.5 Minimum number of precincts. Beginning with the 2022 primary election, there shall be a minimum of four precincts in each district; provided that each inhabited island with at least one hundred residents shall include at least one precinct. [L 2021, c 213, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 11-96 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 2. Elections|11. Elections, Generally|11-96 Records prima facie evidence.

 §11-96 Records prima facie evidence. Every record made pursuant to law by a board of registration of voters, or the precinct officials, shall be a prima facie evidence of the facts therein set forth, and shall be received as such in any court or tribunal in which the same is offered in evidence. [L 1970, c 26, pt of §2; am L 1973, c 217, §1(cc)]
HI Rev Stat § 11-97 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 2. Elections|11. Elections, Generally|11-97 Records open to inspection.

 §11-97 Records open to inspection. (a) A voter's full name, district/precinct designation, and voter status shall be public; but all other personal information, as provided on the voter registration affidavit, shall be confidential except for election or government purposes in accordance with rules adopted by the chief election officer, pursuant to chapter 91.  (b) Voted materials shall not be open to the inspection of any voter until after the end of the contest period unless opened upon order of the court. [L 1970, c 26, pt of §2; am L 1973, c 217, §1(dd); am L 1983, c 34, §12; am L 1990, c 156, §8; am L 1997, c 157, §2] Cross References  Government records, see chapter 92F.
HI Rev Stat § 11-98 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 2. Elections|11. Elections, Generally|11-98 Forms and materials used in elections.

 §11-98 Forms and materials used in elections. Books, blanks, records, certificates, and other forms and materials required by this title shall be of uniform character suitable for the voting system in use and shall be prescribed by the chief election officer after consultation with the clerks involved. [L 1970, c 26, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 11-99 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 2. Elections|11. Elections, Generally|11-99 Members of Congress, applicability of election laws.

 §11-99 Members of Congress, applicability of election laws. The nomination and election of a senator or representative to Congress shall be in conformity to the laws applicable to the election of members of the state legislature except as expressly otherwise provided or where in conflict with federal law. [L 1970, c 26, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 11-101 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 2. Elections|11. Elections, Generally|11-101 Elections eligible to be conducted by mail.

Note Reports to 2020-2025 legislature on implementation of elections by mail. L 2019, c 136, §59.   §11-101 Elections eligible to be conducted by mail. Beginning with the 2020 primary election, all elections shall be conducted by mail in accordance with this title. A voter in an election conducted by mail shall not be precluded from voting by absentee ballot under chapter 15 or 15D, if the voter complies with the applicable requirements. [L 2019, c 136, pt of §2; am L 2021, c 213, §17]
HI Rev Stat § 11-102 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 2. Elections|11. Elections, Generally|11-102 Procedures for conducting elections by mail.

  §11-102 Procedures for conducting elections by mail. (a) Ballot packages for elections by mail shall include:  (1) An official ballot;  (2) A return identification envelope with postage prepaid;  (3) A secrecy envelope or secrecy sleeve; and  (4) Instructions.  (b) To the extent practicable, the clerk shall mail a ballot package by non-forwardable mail to each registered voter in the county so as to enable voters to receive the ballot package at least eighteen days before the election; provided that the State and counties shall not be liable if the ballot package is received fewer than eighteen days before the election. The clerk shall continue mailing ballot packages to voters who register to vote no later than ten days before the date of the election and to voters who update their voter registration address no later than seven days before the date of the election and who have not yet voted; provided that the clerk may continue mailing ballot packages beyond the deadlines established by this subsection if the clerk determines that there is reasonable time for a voter to receive and submit the ballot package before the election. In determining the initial mailing date of the ballot packages, the clerk shall consider the mailing place of origin and the most recent postal service delivery standards. The clerk shall not mail a ballot package to any voter in the county register who is identified as having an outdated or non-deliverable mailing address. Nothing in this part shall be construed to change the responsibilities of the clerk or chief election officer under chapter 15 with respect to voters requesting to vote by absentee ballot or chapter 15D with respect to uniform military and overseas voters.  (c) The clerks shall determine and provide for voter service centers and places of deposit pursuant to this part and section 11-92.1. [L 2019, c 136, pt of §2; am L 2021, c 213, §18]
HI Rev Stat § 11-103 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 2. Elections|11. Elections, Generally|11-103 Public notice of mailing.

  §11-103 Public notice of mailing. Public notice of the date or dates on which the initial ballot packages are to be mailed shall be given by the clerks before the ballot packages are made available to voters. [L 2019, c 136, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 11-104 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 2. Elections|11. Elections, Generally|11-104 Ballot instructions; ballot return.

  §11-104 Ballot instructions; ballot return. (a) After a voter receives a ballot package, the voter shall comply with the instructions included in the ballot package in order to cast a valid vote. The instructions shall include directions for:  (1) Marking the ballot;  (2) Inserting the marked ballot in the secrecy envelope or secrecy sleeve;  (3) Inserting the secrecy envelope or secrecy sleeve with the marked ballot in the return identification envelope; and  (4) Signing the affirmation on the return identification envelope before mailing or delivering the return identification envelope containing the secrecy envelope or secrecy sleeve with the marked ballot. The affirmation shall consist of a statement to be subscribed to by the voter that affirms the fact that the voter is the person voting and that the voter's employer or agent of the employer, agent of the voter's labor union, or any candidate listed on the ballot did not assist the voter, as described in section 11-139, along with the instruction that the voter's ballot will be valid only if the affirmation statement is signed.  (b) The instructions shall include information on election fraud and voter fraud, as provided in sections 19-3(5) and 19-3.5, and notice that violation of either section may subject the voter, upon conviction, to imprisonment, a fine, or both.  (c) To cast a valid ballot, the voter shall return the return identification envelope containing the optional secrecy envelope or secrecy sleeve with the marked ballot in any manner:  (1) So that the return identification envelope is received by the clerk or the clerk's designee no later than the closing hour of voting; provided that anyone who is standing in line at the closing hour of voting with the intent of returning a ballot shall be permitted to do so;  (2) To any place of deposit no later than the closing hour of voting; provided that anyone who is standing in line at a place of deposit at the closing hour of voting with the intent of returning a ballot shall be permitted to do so; or  (3) To any voter service center no later than the closing hour of voting; provided that anyone who is standing in line at a voter service center at the closing hour of voting with the intent of returning a ballot shall be permitted to do so.  (d) Once a voter has returned a return identification envelope containing the secrecy envelope or secrecy sleeve with the marked ballot, that voter's ballot shall be deemed cast and may not be recast in the election. [L 2019, c 136, pt of §2; am L 2021, c 213, §19]
HI Rev Stat § 11-105 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 2. Elections|11. Elections, Generally|11-105 Replacement ballots.

  §11-105 Replacement ballots. (a) A voter may obtain a replacement ballot if the ballot was destroyed, spoiled, or lost by contacting the clerk. The chief election officer may prescribe a replacement ballot application form that shall include information that allows the clerk to verify the registration of the voter and ensure that another ballot has not been returned by the voter.  (b) Upon receipt of a completed replacement ballot application form or request, the clerk shall:  (1) Verify the registration of the voter and ensure that another ballot has not been returned by the voter;  (2) Record that the voter has requested a replacement ballot;  (3) Mark the return identification envelope as containing a replacement ballot; and  (4) Issue the replacement ballot package by mail or make the ballot package available for pick-up by the voter.  (c) Voters who obtain a replacement ballot shall return the return identification envelope containing the marked replacement ballot in the same manner as provided in section 11-104(c). [L 2019, c 136, pt of §2; am L 2021, c 213, §20]
HI Rev Stat § 11-106 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 2. Elections|11. Elections, Generally|11-106 Deficient return identification envelopes.

  §11-106 Deficient return identification envelopes. If:  (1) A return identification envelope is returned with an unsigned affirmation;  (2) The affirmation signature does not match a reference signature image; or  (3) A return identification envelope contains another condition that would not allow the counting of the ballot, the clerk shall make an attempt to notify the voter by first class mail, telephone, or electronic mail to inform the voter of the procedure to correct the deficiency. The voter shall have five business days after the date of the election to cure the deficiency. The chief election officer may adopt rules regarding requirements and procedures for correcting deficient return identification envelopes. The counting of ballots and disclosure of subsequent election results may continue during the time period permitted to cure a deficiency under this section. The clerk's inability to contact voters under this section shall not be grounds for a contest for cause under section 11-172. This section shall apply to all return identification envelopes, including ballots utilizing the provisions of section 11-107 or chapter 15 or 15D. [L 2019, c 136, pt of §2; am L 2021, c 213, §21]
HI Rev Stat § 11-107 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 2. Elections|11. Elections, Generally|11-107 Electronic transmission under certain circumstances.

  §11-107 Electronic transmission under certain circumstances. (a) If a ballot package is not received by a voter by the fifth day before the date of the election or a voter otherwise requires a replacement ballot within five days of an election, the voter may request that a ballot be forwarded by electronic transmission. Upon receipt of such a request and confirmation that the voter has not already voted, the clerk may transmit the appropriate ballot, voting information, and a waiver of the right to secrecy under section 11-137. The waiver of the right to secrecy shall not be required if the voted ballot is returned in a signed ballot return identification envelope issued to the voter pursuant to section 11-102.  (b) The voter may return the completed replacement ballot and executed forms:  (1) By electronic transmission so that the completed replacement ballot and executed forms are received by the clerk or the clerk's designee no later than the closing hour of voting; or  (2) In the same manner as provided in section 11-104(c).  (c) A voter with special needs may request that a ballot be forwarded by electronic transmission at any time, but no earlier than the date that the voter's initial ballot package was or would have been transmitted. Upon receipt of such a request and confirmation that the voter has not already voted, the clerk may transmit the appropriate ballot, voting information, and a means of electronic authentication that does not include the voter's hand written signature or a waiver of secrecy. The voter with special needs may return the completed ballot and executed forms by any of the methods specified in subsection (b); provided that the voter's hand written signature or a waiver of secrecy shall not be required.  (d) Upon receipt, the clerk shall verify compliance with the requirements of this part; provided that if the voter returns multiple voted ballots for the same election, the clerk shall prepare only the first ballot returned that is not spoiled.  (e) The clerk may maintain a listing of voters with special needs that utilize a ballot forwarded by electronic transmission to facilitate the provision of voting services in subsequent elections. [L 2019, c 136, pt of §2; am L 2021, c 213, §22]
HI Rev Stat § 11-108 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 2. Elections|11. Elections, Generally|11-108 Counting of mail-in ballots; validity; ballots included in recounts; certification of final tabulation.

  §11-108 Counting of mail-in ballots; validity; ballots included in recounts; certification of final tabulation. (a) Ballot processing for tabulation may begin no sooner than the eighteenth day before the election. In the presence of official observers, counting center employees may open the return identification envelopes and count the ballots; provided that any tabulation of the number of votes cast for a candidate or question appearing on the ballot, including a counting center printout or other disclosure, shall be kept confidential and shall not be disclosed to the public until after the closing hour of voting or after the last person in line at a voter service center desiring to vote at the closing hour of voting has voted, as provided in section 11-131, whichever is later. All handling and counting of ballots shall be conducted in accordance with procedures established by the chief election officer.  (b) The initial tabulation of ballots shall be completed no later than 6:00 a.m. on the day following an election day.  (c) Any ballot the validity of which cannot be established upon receipt shall be retained by the clerk and shall not be commingled with ballots for which validity has been established until the validity of the ballot in question can be verified by the clerk. No ballot shall be included in an initial tabulation until the clerk has determined its validity. The clerk shall make reasonable efforts to determine the validity of ballots within seven days following an election day. No ballot shall be validated beyond the seventh day following an election.  (d) Any initial recount provided by law shall include only ballots verified for the purpose of the initial tabulation. In no event shall a recount of an initial tabulation include ballots the validity of which could not be verified by 6:00 a.m. on the day following an election day.  (e) No election result shall be certified pursuant to section 11-155 unless all ballots verified as valid by the clerk within seven days following an election day have been added to the final tabulation. Recount of a final tabulation shall be as provided by law. [L 2019, c 136, pt of §2; am L 2021, c 213, §23]