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Honolulu Sets 7 pm Deadline, Invalidates 1,400 Ballots

8/6/2026

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United States officials and volunteers say the 2026 primary ballot collection and counting is safe, banning cellphones and pens.
State officials have invalidated roughly 1,400 ballots for signature problems and give voters five days to cure.
Chief Elections Officer Scott Nago requires ballots be submitted by 7 p.m. Saturday, requires drop boxes, and says Honolulu will decide the Tommy Waters City Council race while the state counts and posts votes.

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United States officials and volunteers say the 2026 primary ballot collection and counting is safe, banning cellphones and pens.
State officials have invalidated roughly 1,400 ballots for signature problems and give voters five days to cure.
Chief Elections Officer Scott Nago requires ballots be submitted by 7 p.m. Saturday, requires drop boxes, and says Honolulu will decide the Tommy Waters City Council race while the state counts and posts votes.