The Hawaii State House Primary Election on August 8, 2026, determines the Democratic and Republican nominees for all 51 seats in the Hawaii House of Representatives. This primary will decide which candidates advance to the general election in November 2026, where control of the state legislature will be contested.
The Hawaii State House Primary Election on August 8, 2026, determines the Democratic and Republican nominees for all 51 seats in the Hawaii House of Representatives. This primary will decide which candidates advance to the general election in November 2026, where control of the state legislature will be contested.
To vote in Hawaii's 2026 primary, residents must be registered by July 11, 2026, either online through the Hawaii Office of Elections website, by mail, or in person at a voter service center. Registered voters can vote by mail (ballots mailed starting July 26), drop off completed ballots at designated locations, or vote in person at voter service centers during early voting or on Election Day, August 8, 2026. A valid photo ID is required for first-time voters who registered by mail and did not provide ID verification; otherwise, no ID is needed to vote.