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2024 Voter Guide
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Qualifications for Offices up for Election
| Office | Districts | Term | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Senate | State of Hawaii | 6 years Jan. 2025 to Jan. 2031 |
• U.S. citizen for 9 years • Inhabitant of Hawaii when elected • At least 30 years of age |
| U.S. Representative | I and II | 2 years Jan. 2025 to Jan. 2027 |
• U.S. citizen for 7 years • Inhabitant of Hawaii when elected • At least 25 years of age |
| State Senate | 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24 | 4 years Nov. 2024 to Nov. 2028 |
• Resident of Hawaii for not less than 3 years prior to election • Qualified voter of the appropriate State Senatorial District prior to filing |
| State Representative | 1 – 51 | 2 years Nov. 2024 to Nov. 2026 |
• Resident of Hawaii for not less than 3 years prior to election • Qualified voter of the appropriate State Representative District prior to filing |
| Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustee | Hawaii Resident Trustee, Molokai Resident Trustee, Kauai Resident Trustee, At-Large Trustee | 4 years Nov. 2024 to Nov. 2028 |
• Resident of respective island for seats requiring residence • Registered voter of Hawaii |
| Mayor | County of Hawaii | 4 years Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2028 |
• Qualified voter of Hawaii County for a least 1 year prior to election |
| Prosecuting Attorney | County of Hawaii | 4 years Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2028 |
• Qualified voter of Hawaii County for a least 1 year prior to election • Licensed attorney in good standing before the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii |
| Councilmember | 1 – 9 | 2 years Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2026 |
• Resident and registered voter of the Council District at least 90 days prior to primary election • Qualified voter of Hawaii County for a least 1 year prior to election |
Becoming a Candidate
Candidate filing for the 2024 election cycle ran from February 1, 2024 through June 4, 2024.
The filing deadline was Tuesday June 4th at 4:30 pm.
Nomination Papers: Issue:
- Online
- In person (please call and make an appointment)
File:
- In person (please call and make an appointment)
Hilo
Office of the County Clerk
25 Aupuni St., Suite 1502
Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: (808) 961-8277
Email: hiloelec@hawaiicounty.gov
Kona
West Hawai'i Civic Center (Satellite Office)
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Building D, 1st Floor
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Phone: (808) 323-4400