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Yes. Hawaii has open primaries. In an open primary, any registered voter can participate in any party's primary election, regardless of their own party affiliation. Independent voters can vote in any state with an open primary system without registering as a partisan.
Hawaii allows for online, in-person, and by-mail voter registration. Additionally, it maintains an automatic voter registration system. Hawaii's open primary makes it easy for independents to participate, as any voter can pull any ballot regardless of partisan affiliation. Hawaii conducts its elections primarily by mail. Every registered voter receives a ballot. For voters wishing to vote in person, Hawaii requires counties to maintain voting centers that are open 10 days before election day and run through election day.
Yes, it can be. In some states, independent voters face barriers like closed primaries that exclude them unless they change their party registration each election. Others offer open primaries, allowing all voters to participate regardless of party. Some states make registration seamless with same-day options, while others require voters to plan weeks or even months ahead.
Navigating these challenges takes awareness and action—but that’s exactly why the Independent Center exists. We’re here to empower independent voters, break down barriers, and build a movement for real change. Join us and make your voice heard.
A collection of the most recent surveys conducted by the Independent Center and the Bullfinch Group, providing insights into voter sentiment in Hawaii.
In-depth articles interpreting key findings from our latest polls with the Bullfinch Group in Hawaii, explaining their implications for independent voters.
Thought-provoking perspectives from the Independent Center team, covering political trends, policy debates, and voter priorities in Hawaii.
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