HRS §19-1

Two types of election law violations

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This section divides election law violations into two groups: election frauds and misdemeanors. Unless another law says otherwise, every offense in this title falls into one of these two classes.

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The statute, as written — Classes of offenses

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.

Except as otherwise provided, offenses against the election laws contained in this title are divided into two classes: "election frauds" and "misdemeanors".

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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