HRS §16-2
Rules for voting machines and systems
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section sets basic rules for any voting system the state uses. The system must keep your vote secret, let you vote for all candidates and questions, and count every vote correctly.
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The statute, as written — Voting system requirements
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
All voting systems adopted under this chapter by the chief election officer or the legislature shall satisfy the following requirements: (1) It shall secure to the voter secrecy in the act of voting; (2) It shall provide for voting for all candidates of as many political parties as may make nominations, nonpartisans, and for or against as many questions as are submitted; (3) It shall correctly register or record and accurately count all votes cast for any and all persons, and for or against any and all questions.
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