Federal Offices

U.S. Representative

I and II

2 years
Jan. 2027 to Jan. 2029

• U.S. citizen for 7 years
• Inhabitant of Hawaii when elected
• At least 25 years of age

State Offices

Governor

State of Hawaii

4 years
Dec. 2026 to Dec. 2030

• Resident of Hawaii for not less than 5 years immediately preceding the election
• Registered voter of Hawaii
• At least 30 years of age

Lieutenant Governor

State of Hawaii

4 years
Dec. 2026 to Dec. 2030

• Resident of Hawaii for not less than 5 years immediately preceding the election
• Registered voter of Hawaii
• At least 30 years of age

State Senate

2, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 25

4 years
Nov. 2026 to Nov. 2030

• Resident of Hawaii for not less than 3 years prior to election
• Qualified voter of the appropriate State Senatorial District prior to filing

State Representative

1 – 51

2 years
Nov. 2026 to Nov. 2028

• Resident of Hawaii for not less than 3 years prior to election
• Qualified voter of the appropriate State Representative District prior to filing

Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustee

Maui Resident Trustee, Oahu Resident Trustee, At-Large Trustee (3 seats)

4 years
Nov. 2026 to Nov. 2030

• Resident of respective island for seats requiring residence
• Registered voter of Hawaii

County of Hawaii Offices

Councilmember

1 – 9

2 years
Dec. 2026 to Dec. 2028

• Resident and registered voter of the Council District at least 90 days prior to primary election
• Qualified voter of Hawaii County for at least 1 year prior to election