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Advocates urge automatic voter registration as supporters tout inclusion, commission raises concerns
Joint hearing of the Senate Committees on Government Operations; Energy; and Intergovernmental Affairs · March 18, 2026
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Summary
Supporters told senators HB322 would shift Hawaii to opt‑out automatic voter registration, which advocates said would expand participation and help underrepresented groups; the State Elections Commission and some individuals submitted concerns or opposition.
House Bill 322, which would implement automatic (opt‑out) voter registration, drew support from voting rights and civic groups at a March 17 hearing, with advocates saying the change would streamline registration and broaden participation.
Michael Golojuch Jr., president of Bridal Work Hawaii,…
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