What's Being Discussed

The Hawaii Elections Commission is holding a short public meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held by video conference, telephone, or in person at the Office of Elections, 802 Lehua Avenue, Pearl City, HI 96782.

• The main agenda item is the election of a Chair pro tempore — a temporary chairperson to lead the Commission.
• The public will have an opportunity to provide testimony on this item before the vote takes place.

Decisions Expected

• The Commission is expected to vote on who will serve as temporary Chair (Chair pro tempore) of the Hawaii Elections Commission.

Who Should Pay Attention

• Hawaii residents who are interested in how the Elections Commission is organized and led.
• Anyone who wants to comment on the selection of the Commission's temporary leadership.
• Residents of Maui County, as this notice was filed by a Maui County Commissioner.

To submit written testimony: Email elections.commission@hawaii.gov, call (808) 453-8683 or toll-free 1-800-442-8683, or mail comments to the Office of Elections. Testimony must be received no later than two workdays before the meeting.

If you need special assistance or accessibility accommodations to participate, contact the Office of Elections as soon as possible using the contact information above.