Hawaii Petition Signature Requirements (2026)
How many signatures you need to qualify for the ballot in Hawaii, the 2026 petition filing windows, and how to validate your signatures against the Hawaii voter file.
Signature requirements by office
| Office | Minimum signatures | % of enrolled voters |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney General | — | 5% |
| Governor, Lieutenant Governor | — | 5% |
| State Senator, State Representative | — | 5% |
| U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative | — | 5% |
2026 petition deadlines
Attorney General; Governor, Lieutenant Governor; State Senator, State Representative; U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative
- Primary petition opens:
- February 2, 2026
- Primary petition deadline:
- June 2, 2026
- General petition opens:
- February 2, 2026
- General petition deadline:
- June 2, 2026
- Primary election:
- August 8, 2026
- General election:
- November 3, 2026
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Primary petition — signature rules
Attorney General: 25 signatures from registered voters statewide. Filing fee: $750 (or $75 with expenditure limits)
Primary petition — deadline rules
Nomination papers due by 4:30 PM on June 2, 2026. Filing period begins February 2, 2026
General petition — signature rules
Nonpartisan candidates: signatures from 0.5% of registered voters statewide as of most recent general election
General petition — deadline rules
Nonpartisan candidates file during same period as partisan candidates
Primary petition — signature rules
Governor: 25 signatures from registered voters statewide. Filing fee: $750 (or $75 with expenditure limits). Lt. Governor: 25 signatures. Filing fee: $750 (or $75 with expenditure limits)
Primary petition — signature rules
State Senate: 15 signatures from registered voters in district. Filing fee: $250 (or $25 with expenditure limits). State Rep: 15 signatures. Filing fee: $250 (or $25 with expenditure limits)
General petition — signature rules
Nonpartisan candidates: signatures from 0.5% of registered voters in district as of most recent general election
Primary petition — signature rules
US Senate: 25 signatures from registered voters statewide. Filing fee: $75. US House: 25 signatures from registered voters in district. Filing fee: $75
General petition — signature rules
Nonpartisan candidates: signatures from 0.5% of registered voters in district/statewide as of most recent general election
General petition — deadline rules
Nonpartisan candidates file during same period as partisan candidates (February 2 - June 2, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How many signatures do I need to get on the ballot in Hawaii?
Hawaii signature requirements vary by office. Attorney General: 5% of enrolled voters; Governor, Lieutenant Governor: 5% of enrolled voters; State Senator, State Representative: 5% of enrolled voters. See the full table above for all offices.
What is the 2026 petition filing deadline in Hawaii?
For the 2026 cycle in Hawaii, the primary petition deadline is June 2, 2026, and the general petition deadline is June 2, 2026. Confirm exact dates for your office above and with your election authority.
Can I validate Hawaii petition signatures myself?
Yes. Petition Validator lets you upload petition pages and automatically matches each signer against the Hawaii voter file — checking registration, address, and duplicates in seconds per signature. You can start free, no paid Victory Waves account required.
How does signature validation work?
You upload images of your petition pages; our system transcribes each signature and matches the signer's name, address, and date against official voter registration data to confirm they're a registered voter in the correct jurisdiction.
Last updated for the 2026 cycle on November 20, 2025. Always confirm requirements and deadlines with your state or local election authority.