Hawaiʻi Presidential Primary Starts this Wednesday
Now is your chance to make your voice heard. Follow these simple steps to exercise your right to vote:
Step 1: If you're not yet registered to vote, visit: olvr.hawaii.gov
Step 2: Enroll in the Political Party of your choice. This is an essential step to be able to participate in the party's nominee selection. It never hurts to update and confirm your membership with your party.
Step 3: Cast your vote! The Democratic Nominees Poll is on March 6th and the Republican Nominees Poll is on March 12th. Make sure to mark these dates on your calendar.
Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi (DPH) Presidential Party-Run Primary is this Wednesday, March 6. Voting is in person across all islands, starting at 6:00 PM and ending at 8:00 pm.
The choices on the Democratic presidential primary ballot will be: Joesph R. Biden Jr., Jason Michael Palmer, Armando “Mando” Perez-Serrato, Dean Phillips and Marianne Williamson. There will also be an option for “uncommitted” for those to express their dissatisfaction with the above choices.
DPH will also be holding their Biennial Elections at 7 PM.
Each State House District has a 15-member council that will be elected Wednesday. Part of the council’s responsibility throughout the year is identifying the 3 names the governor must choose from to fill legislative positions when incumbent democratic legislators move on from their positions.
To be able to participate (to vote, run for delegate &/or District Council position) your membership information must be up to date at www.hawaiidemocrats.org. Same day registration at the polling locations are available.
The Republican Presidential Caucus will take place on March 12, between 6 pm and 8 pm. You can locate your caucus location here: https://thehawaiirepublicanparty.com/caucus-locations
The choices on the Republican presidential primary ballot will be: Ryan L Binkley, Nikki Haley and Donald J. Trump.
You can enroll or update your Republican Party Membership at thehawaiirepublicanparty.com. Same-day registration at the caucus site will be available.
The Green Party of Hawaii currently does not have a caucus or presidential poll scheduled. You can find more information on how to get involved with the Green Party at https://www.greenpartyofhawaii.org.
View HAPA’s 2024 Fair & Sustainable Food Systems Policy Agenda
Join us this session in supporting a broad array of bills designed to support local farmers, food producers, increase local food production, address inequities in our food system such as food insecurity, and support regenerative and indigenous farming/food production practices.
See more information below about HAPA’s 2024 FSFS policy agenda below and take action in support of these Fair & Sustainable Food System policy priorities!
New to Legislative Engagement? Learn more about how to engage in the Legislative Session!
Make sure you have set up your account on the Hawaii State Legislature website. If you are new to the process, see this helpful page on legislative engagement 101 from the Public Access Room including a link on how to submit testimony!
About Hawaiʻi Alliance for Progressive Action
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The Hawaiʻi Alliance for Progressive Action (HAPA) is deeply committed to championing social, economic, and environmental justice throughout Hawaiʻi. Recognizing the interconnected nature of food systems, we underscore that the challenges plaguing these systems are not isolated from broader social, economic, and environmental concerns. We believe in an integrated approach that addresses these interdependencies to create a just, equitable, and sustainable future for Hawaiʻi.
Contact: info@hapahi.org | (808) 212-9616
