Governor of Hawaii

Employer / Organization

Hawaii

Next Election

Aug 13, 2022

Filing Window

Jan 01, 2022 - Jun 07, 2022

Description

The Hawaii Governor is the highest elected officer in the state and is the leader of the executive branch of government. The governor approves or vetoes bills that originate in the Hawaii State Legislature and the governor submits to the legislature the annual state budget for approval. The Hawaiian Governor is the commander-in-chief of the state's national guard, and the governor reviews and can grant pardons. The Hawaiian Governor appoints the cabinet he/she feels necessary, so that they are created as the governor sees fit (but not to exceed 20 cabinet members). The governor has the authority to appoint judges, but those appointments must pass senate approval. The governor is elected to four year terms, and is limted to two consecutive terms (but can run again after a term out of office). The Hawaii Governor and Lieutenant Governor are the only two statewide elected officials.

Application Guidelines
1) Contact the Hawaii Office of Elections in order to confirm that your registered address qualifies you for the position you intend to run for and to confirm that you meet other office specific qualifications. Nomination papers are available online with more information at http://elections.hawaii.gov/candidates/candidate-filing/. 2) Complete the nomination papers including the signature requirements.The amount of signatures required varies between 15 and 25 by office. Additionally, there is an office specific filing fee. Filing fees can be reduced with a form known as an Affidavit of Compliance with Voluntary Campaign Spending Limits. More information about signature requirements and filing fees can be found here: http://elections.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/FS112BO001-Candidate-Filing.pdf 3) Submit these documents between February 1st, 2016 and June 7th, 2016 to the Hawaii Office of Elections in order to appear on the ballot for the August 13th Primary. More information about this process can be found here: http://elections.hawaii.gov/candidates/candidate-filing/ If you have any questions please contact the Hawaii Office of Elections by phone at (808) 453-8683 or by email at [email protected].

Submit application to:
Hawaii Secretary of State Elections Division, 802 Lehua Avenue, Pearl City, HI, 96782, US