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Hawaiʻi general election mail ballots will reach registered voters on October 16

By The Likely · Updated Oct 2, 6:54 AM ET · Drawn from 4 sources · Written by AI, checked against sources

Hawaiʻi general-election mail ballots are scheduled to begin arriving to registered voters on October 16 ahead of the November 3 election. Incumbent Governor Josh Green faces Gary Cordery and Bu Laia Hill after primary turnout reached 33.1% on August 8.

Why it mattersPeople missing the paper deadline can still exercise their rights by registering online or at service centers.

How we got here

  1. The Hawaiʻi governor’s race garnered 413,262 total reported votes. The New York Times
  2. Hawaiʻi held its primary election. Gov
  3. General-election mail ballots were scheduled to start arriving to voters. Gov
  4. Voter service centers were scheduled to open. Gov
  5. Paper voter-registration applications for the general election came due to county elections divisions. Gov
  6. Hawaiʻi scheduled its general election, including the governor’s race. Gov

What's likely next

  1. General-election mail ballots are scheduled to begin arriving to voters.
  2. Paper voter-registration applications are due; online registration remains available, and registration is also available in person at voter service centers.
  3. Deadline to request that a general-election ballot be sent to an alternate address.
  4. General Election Day; ballots must be received by the county elections division by 7:00 p.m.

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