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HRS §11-140

Spoiled ballots

In elections using paper ballots and electronic voting, if you spoil your ballot, you can get a new one by returning the spoiled ballot. You must follow the official procedure to keep your vote secret before returning it.

vulnerable adults

The statute, as written — Spoiled ballots

In elections using the paper ballot and electronic voting systems, if a voter spoils a ballot, the voter may obtain another upon returning the spoiled one. Before returning the spoiled ballot, the voter shall conform to the procedure promulgated by the chief election officer to retain the secrecy of the vote.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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