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HRS §13D-5

Term of office; vacancies

This section sets how long board members serve and what happens if a seat opens early. Terms run from one general election to the second general election after they are chosen. Members can be reelected as many times as voters choose. Vacancies are filled by the rules in another law.

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The statute, as written — Term of office; vacancies

[(a)] The term of office of members of the board shall be four years beginning on the day of the general election at which they are elected, or if elected at a primary election, on the day of the general election immediately following the primary election at which they are elected, and ending on the day of the second general election after their election. Members of the board may be reelected without restriction as to the number of terms. [(b)] Any vacancy that may occur through any cause other than the expiration of the term of office shall be filled in accordance with section 17-7.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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