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HRS §11-97

What voter information is public and when ballots can be seen

This law says that a voter's name, voting district or precinct, and voter status are public. All other personal information on the voter registration form is private, except for election or government work. Voted ballots cannot be inspected until after the contest period, unless a court orders it.

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The statute, as written — Records open to inspection

(a) A voter's full name, district/precinct designation, and voter status shall be public; but all other personal information, as provided on the voter registration affidavit, shall be confidential except for election or government purposes in accordance with rules adopted by the chief election officer, pursuant to chapter 91. (b) Voted materials shall not be open to the inspection of any voter until after the end of the contest period unless opened upon order of the court.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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