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HRS §12-1

How candidates get nominated

This section says that anyone running for elected office must be nominated using the rules in this chapter, unless a different rule in section 14-21 applies. There is no other way to get on the ballot.

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The statute, as written — Application of chapter

All candidates for elective office, except as provided in section 14-21, shall be nominated in accordance with this chapter and not otherwise.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§14-21 How parties choose presidential electors and their backups

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