HRS §11-183

County election costs when no state offices are on the ballot

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This section says that when a county election has no state offices on the ballot, the county pays for all election costs. The money comes from funds the county council approves for elections.

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The statute, as written — Election expenses when no state 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 for county elections which do not involve state offices shall be borne by the county and paid out of such appropriations as may be made by the council for election purposes.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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