Const. Art. II, §1
Who Can Vote
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section says who is allowed to vote in Hawaii state and local elections. You must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, have lived in Hawaii for at least one year before the election, and be registered to vote.
vulnerable adults
The constitution, as written — Qualifications
A copy, taken August 21, 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.
Every citizen of the United States who shall have attained the age of eighteen years, have been a resident of this State not less than one year next preceding the election and be a voter registered as provided by law, shall be qualified to vote in any state or local election. [Am Const Con 1968 and election Nov 5, 1968; am SB 41 (1971) and election Nov 7, 1972; am Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978] Case Notes Where plaintiffs filed motion for preliminary injunction regarding Act 359 of 1993 Hawaii legislature (relating to Hawaiian sovereignty), as amended in 1994 and 1996, plaintiffs not likely to prevail on constitutional claims under Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments of U.S. Constitution, article I, §5 and this section of Hawaii constitution, or Voting Rights Act with regards to native Hawaiian vote. 941 F. Supp. 1529.
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