The Hawaii U.S. House District 2 Primary Election on August 8, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the open seat in the U.S. House of Representatives representing Hawaii's 2nd congressional district. The district covers rural and suburban areas across Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island, and the seat is currently vacant following the incumbent's decision not to seek re-election.
The Hawaii U.S. House District 2 Primary Election on August 8, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the open seat in the U.S. House of Representatives representing Hawaii's 2nd congressional district. The district covers rural and suburban areas across Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island, and the seat is currently vacant following the incumbent's decision not to seek re-election.
To vote in Hawaii's 2026 primary election, eligible voters must be U.S. citizens, Hawaii residents, and at least 18 years old by Election Day. Voters can register online through the Hawaii Office of Elections website, by mail, or in person at county voter service centers. Registered voters will receive a mail-in ballot automatically, which can be returned by mail, dropped off at designated ballot drop boxes, or voted in person early or on Election Day at any voter service center in their county; no ID is required to vote if already registered, but first-time voters who registered by mail may need to show identification.