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This bill establishes a presidential preference primary election in Hawaii, beginning with the 2028 election cycle, which is a process where voters choose their preferred candidate for president from a specific political party. The bill defines "presidential preference primary" and makes several changes to existing election laws to accommodate this new type of election, including adjusting deadlines for party qualification and candidate nomination papers, and specifying how election contests and results will be handled. It also appropriates over $12 million for the administration of these elections in fiscal year 2026-2027, with a significant portion designated as grants to the counties.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2450&year=2026