Year2024
TierTop Tier
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Responsive Gov’s Grade TL;DR
Although the Hawaii Legislature passed only one election-related piece of legislation this session, it was an important step. By requiring the state to join the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), the Legislature has ensured Hawaii will be able to maintain accurate voter rolls for years to come. Hawaii earned an A- on this year’s progress report.
Looking Back
Where Hawaii Started at the Beginning of 2024
- Automatic Voter Registration: Partial AVR
- Online Voter Registration: DMV ID
- Same-Day Registration: Yes
- Restoration of Rights: Prison Disenfranchisement
- Vote by Mail: Vote By Mail
- Electronic Registration Information Center Participation: No
- Early Voting Opportunities: Regular Ballot Early Voting
- ID Requirements: ID Requested, but not Required
Relying on the Cost of Voting Index for Hawaii as of 2024, we considered the state a top tier state for pre-existing voting policy and compared its 2024 activity against other top tier states.
How Our Tier Compares
- COVI (2024): 3rd
- EPI Score (2022): 33rd
- CLC State Scorecard (2022): 8/10
- MAP Democracy Rating (2024): MEDIUM
2024: This Past Year
Legislative Action
The Hawaii State Legislature passed important legislation to require the state to join ERIC, which will help ensure the state’s voter rolls remain current and up-to-date.
- SB 2240 requires the state to apply to join ERIC by June of 2025.