What's Being Discussed

• Calling the meeting to order: Because the Chairperson position is currently vacant, a Commission member will open the meeting following standard parliamentary rules. This is noted in connection with a recent Hawaii Supreme Court case involving the Elections Commission.
• Public testimony: Members of the public may speak or submit written comments on any items listed in the agenda.
• Electing a temporary Chairperson: The Commission will vote to select a member to serve as Chairperson Pro Tem — meaning a temporary chair to lead the meeting in the absence of a permanent Chairperson.
• Planning the next meeting: Commissioners will discuss when to hold their next meeting and what topics to include on that agenda.

Decisions Expected

• A majority vote to elect a temporary Chairperson to lead the Commission.
• Possible action to set the date and agenda for the Commission's next meeting.

Who Should Pay Attention

• Hawaii voters and residents interested in how the state's elections are overseen and governed.
• Anyone following the Elections Commission's leadership situation, as the Chairperson seat is currently unfilled.
• Members of the public who wish to provide input on elections-related matters — oral testimony is limited to 3 minutes, and written testimony should be submitted at least two business days before the meeting to elections.commission@hawaii.gov.

This meeting takes place on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM. It can be attended in person in Pearl City or joined remotely via YouTube livestream, Zoom, or telephone.