2024 Presidential Caucus

A:  Yes, as delegates still need to be allocated. The other eight candidates have suspended their campaigns, but they have not withdrawn and will  remain on the ballot so they can still obtain votes towards their  delegates. 

A: Voters can show up early, but only the designated volunteers at their assigned caucus location can vote early; This is so they can tend to voters between 6-8pm. Volunteers can cast their votes only after the boxes have been inspected by themselves and the official campaign observers assigned to that location, and the ballot boxes are sealed.

A: They can vote only between 6pm-8pm, otherwise they can vote with a provisional ballot at the location they are volunteering at.

A: All regular ballot totals will  be announced that evening once they are counted and called into the HRP  headquarters.  Those numbers will be given to the Hawaii State Chair,  and she will then share those number with designated media outlets.  Provisional ballots will be sent to the Hawaii Republican Headquarters,  and counted by the HRP Executive team. Once all provisional ballots are  received those totals will be added to the totals of the regular ballots  and the results will be adjusted accordingly. 

A: The final delegate allotments will be announced once all ballots, regular and provisional, are received and calculated.  Your votes directly determine which candidates get presidential delegates from Hawai'i (on a proportional basis). See Caucus Rules: Caucus Rules: See Hawaii GOP Rules 214-215-216

A: Hawaii is allotted 19  delegates - 3 delegates are already given to the following positions: 1  National Committeeman, 1 National Committee woman, 1 to the Hawaii  Republican State Chair. Leaving 16 remaining delegates to be allocated  per the percentage formula - See Caucus Rule

A: Contact the Presidential Candidates leadership provided below (scroll to the section "Presidential Campaigns and Team Leaders").

A: No. You can sign up now. Click the big, red button above that says "Volunteer Now". You must be a member of the Hawaii Republican Party and a registered voter.

A: No. At this time the Rules of the Republican Party do not allow for anything but in-person voting.  Voting is a right, a civic duty and convenience should not superseded integrity. Mail-in voting is susceptible to fraud.

A: No. You must live in Hawaii and be a registered voter in Hawaii

A: You can either sign up on line,  or show up to a Caucus location. All voters will be required to sign another  membership card in order to receive a ballot. In the process of  voting, a voter must turn in a filled-out membership card, in order to  receive a blank ballot. The total number of cast ballots must match the  total number of membership cards collected. This process is to verify  that no extra ballots make their way into the totals. (in the future  like it was done in the past elections, this process may return to  signing a precinct poll book instead of turning in a membership form).

Q: Can I take pictures inside the voting area?

A: No, there will be no video,  photos, or recording of any kind inside the voting area in order to  protect the anonymity of those who are voting and whom they are voting  for.

Q: How can I support my candidate of choice?

Answer: Campaigning or electioneering  can take place outside of the "No Electioneering Zone" which is a  50-foot radius from the entrance.  Each caucus location should have it  clearly marked and volunteers to help guide you.

Q: I am worried that there will be lines and I won’t get to cast my vote. What can I do to ensure that I get to vote?

Answer:
1. Print out a membership form (here) 
2. Make sure you have an approved government ID that has not expired.
3. Show up early to get a spot in line.
4. If you haven’t registered to vote, or unsure if you are a registered voter, download a Hawaii voter registration form (here), print out and complete it ahead of time. Bring it with you to your voting location.
5. Find your assigned Caucus location (here).  If you don't know your district/precinct, scroll down to the  "Congressional Maps" area on the page, click on your county. Then, click  on the search icon - in the middle of the page, and type in your  address. The map will pinpoint your district and precinct. Zoom out a  bit to see it if need be.

Q:  How do I find out where the caucus locations are?

A: click the tab that says "Presidential Caucus" and then click the  sub-menu page that says, "Presidential Caucus Locations". Scroll to your  county. If you are not sure what district you are in, (see above for instructions). You can also reach out to you County  Party Chairs and teams (Here). Scroll down to the "County & Committee Chairs" section.

Q: How can we change the rules?

A: The delegates at the  conventions vote on the rule amendments proposed by the Rules Committee.  There are vacant seats on the HRP committees, depending on your  district and precinct. Get involved by being be an active member of the  party. The Rules Committee makes suggested amendments to be presented to  the delegates at the State Convention. You can become a delegate and go  to the convention to vote - delegates are the voting-members of the  party.

Q:  Does it cost anything to vote?

A: No, but the party supports itself by donations, fundraising efforts, events, and programs that maybe offered by the RNC

Q: If I have more questions who can I contact?

A: you can either send an inquiry to info@gophawaii.com, or our State Chair is receive emails as well at hrpchair@gophawaii.com, and she will respond ASAP.