Hawai'i State Caucuses

FAQ’s:
For purposes of the State of Hawaii, what is a precinct?
House District?
Senate District?

A precinct is a smaller section within its respective house district. It is typically the size of a neighborhood but precinct lines are subject to legislative redistricting which means that the boundaries do not necessarily follow an even block.

A House District is larger then a precinct and in fact includes anywhere from 5-15 precincts within its boundaries.
Each House District in Hawaii has a population of approximately 23,000.
In the Hawaii State House of Representatives there are 51 House Districts, each represented by its respective State Representative.
A Senate District is larger then a House District and includes many House Districts within its boundaries. A Senate District has a population of approximately 46,000.
In the Hawaii State Senate there are 25 Senate Districts, each represented by its respective State Senator.

Precinct line descriptions for each house district as well as maps of House District, Senate District and City Council District lines can be found on the State of Hawaii Office of Elections Website at www.hawaii.gov/elections.

Why should I attend my precinct caucus meeting?

At these caucus meetings there are many ways for you to take a leadership role in your precinct and/or district and to contribute to the future of the Hawaii Republican Party. The meeting agenda includes:
Election of precinct delegates and alternates to the State Convention

Requirements to Be Elected a Precinct Delegate or Alternate to State Convention:

A person must be:

(1) Registered to vote in Hawaii,

(2) A member of the HRP*,

(3) A resident of the precinct for which they are seeking election and,

(4) Elected at the precinct caucus held for this purpose.

(*NOTE: To be eligible to vote in the precinct election and to be elected State delegate or alternate, an individual must be on the Republican Party membership list at the the Hawaii Republ;ican Party Headquarters with a signed Party card, No Later Than 5:00 PM at least 10 days prior to the precinct election.)

When do Precinct Caucus Meetings take place?

Precinct meetings for each House District MUST take place between January 25 - February 7, 2009. It is critical to attend your respective caucus meeting to ensure your chance to be elected as a delegate to the State Convention and in order to run for election as a delegate to the National Convention. Some delegate positions may be available after Precinct Caucus Meetings take place but this is not guaranteed. (Dates and times for caucus meetings are listed here.)

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