Hawaii
"Ua Mau ke Ea o ka Aina i ka Pono"
The Aloha State's 2 representatives deal with unique challenges—from volcanic eruptions to the nation's highest cost of living. Hawaii's Democratic dominance and distance from the mainland create a political culture as unique as its location.
Voting & Civic Participation
Voter turnout trends, registration information, and voting access features
Voter Turnout
15.0% below national average
14.0% below national average
Good - Moderate gap
Voting Access Features
- Early Voting
- Mail-in Voting
- Same-day Registration
- Automatic Registration
- Voter ID Required
- Photo ID Requested (alternatives available)
Civics Education Requirements
State-mandated civics courses, testing requirements, and education standards
Civics Education Standards
Strength Score: 25/100
Category: Weak (0-0.5)
Civics Test
Not required
Course Requirements
0.5 Participation in Democracy + 1.0 U.S. History and Government + 0.5 Modern History of Hawaii
- Credits Required
- 2 credits
- Duration
- 1 semester
- Grade Levels
- high school
Sources
- →Hawaii Board of Education Policy 102-15
Hawaii Board of Education • Accessed: 2025-01-19
- →Hoover Institution State Civics Requirements in 2024
Hoover Institution • Accessed: 2025-01-19
- →State of State Standards for Civics and U.S. History (2021)
Fordham Institute • Accessed: 2025-01-20
- →State Civics Requirements in 2024
Hoover Institution • Accessed: 2025-01-20