ALOHA! Welcome to the Elections Division’s web page. Providing open, accessible, honest, and secure election services for the citizens of the County of Kauaʻi is our primary objective.
Contact Information & Hours
Elections Division
Office of the County Clerk
4386 Rice Street, Rm 101
Lihuʻe, Hawaiʻi 96766
7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday (excluding Federal and State Holidays)
Phone: (808) 241-4800
Fax: (808) 241-6207
TTY: (808) 241-5116
E-mail: elections@kauai.gov
Bookmark This Page: www.kauai.gov/elections
COVID-19 UPDATE: The Office remains open to the public during normal business hours.
This site was last updated on: May 30, 2023
BALLOT DROP BOXES
Please click the following link for the locations of ballot drop boxes and USPS mail boxes:
Ballot Deposit Sites
Līhu‘e, Kaua‘i – The Elections Division of the Office of the County Clerk will begin offering candidate nomination and filing services beginning on February 1, 2024. Services are offered Monday through Friday during the regular office hours of
7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The deadline to file nomination papers is June 4, 2024.
Prospective candidates can file nomination papers at any time during regular office hours but are encouraged to schedule an appointment to ensure prompt and timely service.
For the 2024 Elections, the Elections Division will be offering nomination and filing services for the following offices:
- United States Senate;
- United States Representative;
- State Representative;
- Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Kaua‘i Resident Trustee;
- Prosecuting Attorney; and
- Councilmember (7 seats).
Prior to beginning the candidate nomination and filing process, prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the State Office of Elections' webpage at www.hawaii.gov.elections to review information on the process.
Finally, please note that official election information will only be disseminated through the Elections Division of the Office of the County Clerk, the State Office of Elections, or via the Public Information Officer of the County of Kaua‘i.
Election Officials cannot assure the accuracy of election information obtained through alternate means, so the public is urged to contact the Elections Division directly if they have any questions on material viewed on social media or related sources.
For additional information, please contact the Office of the County Clerk, Elections Division at (808) 241-4800.
2024 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTER SERVICE CENTER OPEN (07/29/2024)
The Voter Service Center in the basement of the Historic County Annex Building located at 4386 Rice Street in Lihue..
Days/Hours:
Monday through Saturday (closed Sunday)
July 29, 2024 thru August 10, 2024
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
August 10, 2024, PRIMARY ELECTION DAY
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
NOTICE OF BALLOT MAILING - 2024 PRIMARY ELECTION (07/17/2024)
The initial mailing of ballots for the 2024 General Election will be on Wednesday, 07/17/2024. To view the official Proclamation, please click here: 2024 PROCLAMATION Ballot Mailing GENERAL ELECTION
SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTION PROCLAMATION ( )
Ballot drop boxes will be deployed on ______________. To view the official supplemental Proclamation, please click here: SUPPLEMENTAL PROCLAMATION Drop Box Deployment
NOTICE OF BALLOT MAILING - 2024 GENERAL ELECTION (10/18/2024)
The initial mailing of ballots for the 2024 General Election will be on Friday, 10/18/2024. To view the official Proclamation, please click here: PROCLAMATION 2022 Primary Election Ballot Mailing
2024 ELECTION NOTIFICATION MAILING ( )
2024 Election Notification postcards were mailed today and should begin arriving in the next several days. Voters who do not receive a notification by ________________, should contact the Elections Division at (808) 241-4800.
Voters who were registered on or before ____________ were included in this mailing. Voters who registered after ___________ will be included in an upcoming mailing.
WHAT VOTERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VOTING BY MAIL (5/8/2020)
Keep Your Voter Registration Record Up to Date: Ballots are mailed to the voter's mailing address associated with their voter registration record. Voters who have moved, changed their name or mailing address, must update their voter registration. Voters may check online or call the Elections Division at (808) 241-4800 to confirm that their voter registration is current.
Not yet registered? Register online or complete a Voter Registration Application(PDF, 779KB) and submit it to:
Elections Division
Office of the County Clerk
4386 Rice Street
Līhu‘e, Hawai‘i 96766
Please click here to learn more about voter registration.
Receiving Your Ballot: All properly registered voters will receive a mail ballot packet approximately 18 days prior to the election.
The mail ballot packet contains:
- A ballot
- A secret ballot sleeve
- A postage-paid return ballot envelope
- Voting instructions
If you do not receive your mail ballot packet, contact the Elections Division at (808) 241-4800 or via email at elections@kauai.gov.
Voting Your Ballot: Follow these tips to ensure that your vote counts.
- Before voting, review the instructions, contests, and candidates on both sides of the ballot. Please click here to learn more about Hawaiʻi elections.
- A properly marked ballot counts 100% of the time. When marking the ballot, completely fill in the box to the left of your choice with a black or blue pen.
- Voters have the right to spoil their ballot. If you change your mind or make an error, contact the Elections Division at (808) 241-4800 for a replacement ballot.
Preparing Your Ballot for Return: After voting your ballot, re-fold it and seal it in the secret ballot sleeve. The secret ballot sleeve ensures your right to secrecy as the ballots are opened and prepared for counting. Place the secret ballot sleeve in the postage-paid return envelope. Read the affirmation statement and sign the return envelope before returning it to the Elections Division. Voters must sign the return envelope for the ballot to be counted.
Returning Your Ballot: Voters may return their ballot by mail or in-person at a designated place of deposit. Voted ballots must be received by the Elections Division by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.
- By mail: Voters should mail their voted ballot 2-3 days before the election to ensure that the Elections Division receives it by the deadline.
- Voter Service Center: Voters may visit the Voter Service Center to drop off their voted ballot.
- Elections Division: Voters may hand-deliver their voted ballot directly to the Elections Division.
- Ballot Drop Box: Voters may hand-deliver and deposit their voted ballot in ballot drop boxes. Ballot drop box locations will be announced later.
Processing Your Ballot: Upon receipt of your return envelope, the Elections Division conducts a signature validation. After your signature is validated your ballot will be forwarded to State Election Officials to be counted.
Voter Service Centers: For voters who prefer to cast a ballot in-person, a Voter Service Center will be established in the basement of the Historic County Annex building located at 4386 Rice Street in Līhu‘e. The Voter Service Center will be open 10 days prior to each election, and also offer accessible voting options and same day voter registration and voting services.
Voter Service Center
Historic County Annex Building - Basement
4386 Rice Street
Līhu‘e, Hawai‘i 96766