Candidates for City/County Council
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About City/County Council
About this position
- Office level
- County
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Commitment level
- Full Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for City/County Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidates for Honolulu County councilmember must be a resident and registered voter of the council district in which they are running.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Candidates must first complete an Application for a Nomination paper. Once submitted, candidates must then complete and file a nomination paper. Nomination papers must be signed by a minimum of 15 registered voters qualified to vote for the candidate. Candidates must submit a $250 fee at the time of filing.
- Filing period
- February 2, 2026 - June 2, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's Office.
- Where to file
- 530 S. King St, Room 100 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
- Filing phone
- 808-768-3810
- Step 3
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