Engage.
There are many ways to participate in the political space of Hawaiʻi. Here are a few:
The Legislative Reference Bureau
The State of Hawaiʻi Legislative Reference Bureau is a nonpartisan legislative service agency, that provides a wide variety of services to legislators, legislative committees, and members of the public.
Learn the of basics Legislative engagement! This is a super helpful guide for people are just starting to engage with the legislature.
Information, facilities, and services to assist the public as they engage and participate in the State legislative process.
Use this directory to find department and agency contact information, including office, title, phone & fax numbers, and mail / email addresses.
Kūpuna Power
Nānā i ke kumu, look to the source
The ʻōlelo noʻeau “nana i ke kumu” , which roughly translates to - “look to the source”, was used often by our ancestors as a means of educating the youth to seek answers from kūpuna (elders).
In these ever changing uncertain times, it is important to fortify the bridge of intergenerational knowledge. Kūpuna Power is an amazing resource for kūpuna, by kūpuna on navigating Hawaiʻiʻs political landscape.
Vote.
To register online you will need your current Hawaii Driver's License or Hawaii State ID card (click here if you donʻt have those) and your Social Security Number. You can also use this space to confirm your mailing address or update any information on your current registration.