Hawaii: what's on the November 3, 2026 ballot
Every candidate below is listed alphabetically, with party shown as text only. Open a name for their stated positions, background and recent news, each with sources.
Open Hawaii on the mapKey dates
- Mail ballots: October 16, 2026 to November 3, 2026. Hawaii votes by mail. Ballot packets were set to start arriving around Oct. 16. Your voted ballot must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Check elections.hawaii.gov for the deadline to request a replacement ballot or have it sent to a different address.
- In-person voting at Voter Service Centers: October 20, 2026 to November 3, 2026. Voter Service Centers offer in-person voting and same-day registration. They are closed on Sundays, and hours vary by location.
- Deadline for paper voter registration applications: October 26, 2026. Paper applications must reach your County Elections Division by 4:30 p.m. You can also register and vote on the same day at a Voter Service Center from Oct. 20 through Election Day.
- Election Day: November 3, 2026. Voter Service Centers are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mail ballots must be received by 7 p.m.
Official election information: vote.gov
Who's running
Only the U.S. Senate and governor races are loaded so far. Other statewide offices, ballot measures, U.S. House and local races aren't loaded yet. Check your sample ballot for the full list.
Governor
The term is four years. Incumbent Josh Green is running for re-election. The governor and lieutenant governor run together on a joint ticket in the general election: Green with Derek Kawakami (D), and Gary Cordery with Daniel Anthony (R).
Not yet checked against the state's official candidate list. Confirm on your sample ballot.
- Gary Cordery Republican · Challenger
- Josh Green Democratic · Incumbent
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