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HRS §11-18

Updating your voter registration when you move within the same county

This section says that if you move to a new precinct in the same county, you must update your voter registration by the deadline. You cannot change it after registration closes, except in special cases. Your change can be challenged under another law.

vulnerable adults

The statute, as written — Transfer of registration on removal from one precinct to another in same county

A registered voter who changes residence from one precinct to another prior to any election shall notify the clerk and change the registration to the proper precinct by the appropriate registration deadline; provided that no change of registration shall be allowed if the change of residence occurs after the close of registration for an election except pursuant to section 11-21(c). The change of registration due to a change of residence may be challenged as provided in section 11-25.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§11-21 Changing your name or voting address on election day

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