Hawai'i County
Hawai'i County
The League of Women Voters works at local, state and national levels to educate policy makers and the public on pressing issues, and takes concerted action to achieve positive change in our communities.
The League of Women Voters of Hawai'i County has been a part of the Big Island community since the 1960s. Members of the Hawai'i Island League work on local, state and national issues that they are passionate about, such as protecting voter rights and transparency and ethics in government. Learn more about our programs, read our guide to misinformation and dis-information, and watch how to register to vote online or Hawai`i Elections Explained, two of the many helpful videos on our state Office of Elections YouTube channel.
For more information about the Big Island League, contact us at (808) 933-VOTE (messages only) or by email at lwvhawaiicty [at] gmail.com, read our current newsletter here, view presentations by speakers here, and see past events here.
2024 Election Updates
- Track your ballot with BallotTrax to know when it is mailed, returned, and counted.
- No Special Election for Hawaiʻi State Representative, District 1
Upon the passing of the Honorable Mark M. Nakashima, the sole candidate for the office, Governor Green will appoint a replacement. Read the proclamation by Scott Nago, Chief Election Officer, on July 16th. - 2024 Hawaiʻi's First-Ever Voter Guide, made possible by the passing of Act 115 during the 2023 Legislative Session.
Read the 2024 Voter Guide
General Meetings - Public are welcome!
- August 17 at 10 a.m. (Sat.) - "Civic Education at Keaʻau High School: A Conversation with Principal Dean Cevallos" - in Puna and hybrid. Register and more info here.
- November 16 at 10 a.m. (Sat.) - in Waimea or Kona and hybrid
- January 25 at 10:30 a.m. (Sat.) - in Hilo and hybrid
- April 12 at 10 a.m. (Sat.) - in Hilo and hybrid, Annual Meeting
2024 Candidate Forums
- July 24 at 4 pm - Mayor, County Council District 9
Sponsored by **LWVHC** and Sustainable Kohala. (link)
At the Barn (directions)
- July 28 at 4 pm, Puna - District 5 County Council Forum
Unitarian Universalists of Puna (flyer) - Recordings: 2024 County Council Candidate Forums
Listen to conversations with County Council candidates from each of our Countyʻs 9 districts, for races with two or more candidates. Hosted by leaders of Vibrant Hawaiʻi and organized by Nā Leo TV. (link)
Voter Registration Tables
- July 26 at 4 pm - 8 pm - Waimea Food Truck, Waimea