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HRS §15-1

What words mean in this law

This section defines special terms used in the law about absentee voting. It explains what an absentee ballot, electronic transmission, invalid ballot, and voter in a remote area mean. These definitions help you understand the rest of the chapter.

The statute, as written — Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "Absentee ballot" means a ballot as defined in section 11-1 used in absentee voting. "Electronic transmission" means the transmission of a blank or voted ballot by facsimile, electronic mail delivery, or the utilization of an online absentee ballot delivery and return system that may include the ability to mark the ballot. "Invalid ballot" means any absentee ballot which does not meet the requirements for a ballot to be counted as listed in section 15-9. "Voter in a remote area" means any registered voter who resides ten miles or more from the voter's designated polling place by the most direct route for public travel.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§11-1 Definitions

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