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Ballot measure · Honolulu, Hawaii

Honolulu Charter Question 5 (2026): Ranked-Choice Voting for City Officials

A Yes vote amends the Honolulu City Charter to elect the mayor, city council, and prosecuting attorney by ranked-choice voting, replacing the current primary/general nonpartisan system (reported to start with the 2032 elections). A No vote keeps the current system.

Status: On the Nov 3 ballot

Campaigns for (Yes)

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Campaigns against (No)

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