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HRS §11-99

Rules for electing members of Congress

This section says that the process for nominating and electing U.S. Senators and Representatives must follow the same state election laws used for state legislators, unless federal law says otherwise or there is a specific exception.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Members of Congress, applicability of election laws

The nomination and election of a senator or representative to Congress shall be in conformity to the laws applicable to the election of members of the state legislature except as expressly otherwise provided or where in conflict with federal law.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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