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HRS §11-116

Checking ballot form by candidates and parties

Before ballots are printed, candidates and parties can look at sample ballot layouts at the election office and county clerk's office. These samples show fonts, name spellings, name placement, and other ballot details. This section only covers viewing the layout, not changing it.

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The statute, as written — Checking ballot form by candidates and parties

Facsimiles of all ballot layouts prior to printing shall be available for viewing by the candidates and the parties at the office of the chief election officer and the county clerk as soon after the close of filing as they are available. Such layout facsimiles shall show the typefaces used, the spelling and placement of names, and other information on the ballot.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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