elections.hawaii.gov General Election 8th November 2016
Organisation : Office of Elections Hawaii
Facility : General Election
Country : United States
State : State of Hawaii
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Voter Registration Deadline – General Election October 10, 2016
Early Walk-In Voting – General Election October 25 – November 5, 2016
Last Day to Submit Absentee Mail Application – General Election November 1, 2016
GENERAL ELECTION November 8, 2016
Q: Where is my polling place?
A: You can find your polling place by giving us a call at 808-453-VOTE (8683).
Q: Am I entitled to time off for voting on Election Day?
A: If you are working on Election Day, you may be entitled to a maximum of two consecutive hours off from work in order to vote. Voters shall not be subject to any penalty, rescheduling of normal hours, or deductions from salary or wages because of such absence.
The law does not apply to employees whose work hours include a period of two consecutive hours while the polls are open when the employee is not working for the employer. Polling place hours are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Q: What identification can I bring to the polling place?
A: Forms of acceptable I.D. include a valid photo I.D. (Drivers License, State I.D., etc), copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or other government issued document that shows your name and address.
Q: What time are the polls open on Election Day?
A: Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. If you are in line at 6:00 PM, you will be allowed to vote.
Q: I did not receive my yellow card.
A: Contact your City/County Clerk’s Office to find out the status of your Voter Notification and Address Confirmation (Yellow Card).
Q: How do I switch political parties?
A: Individuals should contact their political party directly for more information regarding membership.
Voters are not required to declare a party preference prior to voting. The State of Hawaii Constitution provides for the secrecy of the vote, including the voter’s political party selection. The provision in the constitution states that no one person is required to declare a party preference or nonpartisanship as a condition to voting in any primary or special primary election thus protecting the secrecy of the vote. That is why in Hawaii, voters do not have to state a party preference when registering to vote.
Q: I will be out of town on Election Day. How can I vote?
A: You can request for a mail ballot by completing a One-Time Absentee Application and submitting it to your City/County Clerk’s Office. You can also vote at an Early Walk-in Voting location (dates and locations will be available closer to elections).
Q: What is the difference between a Plurality Election vs. a Majority Election?
Plurality Elections :
In elections that are decided by plurality, the candidate who receives the most votes wins the election. The candidate does not need a certain percentage of the votes to be elected.
Majority Elections :
Majority is defined as: “At least 50% of the votes plus one or a number greater than half of the total votes cast.”
If no candidate receives a majority of the votes, the two candidates that received the highest number of votes move on to the general election, where a winner is then determined by who receives the most votes (plurality).
Q: Do I have to vote according to party affiliation?
A: Voters are not required to declare a political party preference prior to voting. However, voters should know that Hawaii conducts a single party primary election in which voters select candidates from the party of their choice. A voter’s choice of party and candidates remain secret as provided by the Hawaii State Constitution.