HRS §11-182
Who pays for state election costs in counties
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section says that when a county holds a state election that does not include county offices, the state must pay all the costs, including voter registration by the county clerk. The money comes from funds the legislature sets aside for elections.
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The statute, as written — Election expenses when no county elections
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
All expenses, including expenses attributable to registration of voters by the county clerk, for state elections conducted in any county which do not involve elections for county offices shall be borne by the State and paid out of such appropriations as may be made by the legislature for election purposes.
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