It’s crucial for voters to use trusted and vetted sources of information about elections and to stay vigilant against bad actors. False rumors and misinformation are rampant during election years and aim to mislead and discourage voters from participating in the election process.

State and County election officials collaborate with federal and local law enforcement to ensure your vote and our elections are secure. Here are some ways you can protect yourself:

1. Verifiy Before You Share
   When sharing or reading posts online, or even when you receive an elections-related email, be sure it comes from a trusted and reputable source such as the State Office of Elections website
   
   
2. Rely on Trusted Sources
   Make the State Office of Elections and your County Clerk’s office your first choice for accurate election information. Bad actors may create fake websites or social media posts that appear legitimate. Look for signs of manipulated or fake content such as a viral photo or video, or misspellings in URLs.
   
   Source: Tools of Disinformation: Inauthentic Content, Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
   
3. Seek Balanced News Sources
   During election cycles, many news outlets share elections-related information. Use reputable sources and seek out balanced viewpoints on the information you are consuming.
   • Research the author to ensure they’re a real person
   • Check the date to ensure it is recent
   • Make sure the content matches the headline
   • Consider whether arguments are supported by facts and research
   • Check to see if any other news sources are reporting the information
   • Check the author’s sources
   • Check the site’s sponsors
     
     

   Source: Question the Source, Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

   
   
4. Report Mis/Disinformation
   If you see something about elections that is confusing, sensationalistic, or decreases your confidence in elections, it might be misinformation or disinformation. Contact the Office of Elections if you encounter something concerning. You can also report suspicious social media posts online.
   

Platform	Where to Report
Facebook	Report Content on Facebook
Instagram	Reducing the Spread of False Information on Instagram
TikTok	Report It
Snapchat	How to Report
LinkedIn	Recognize and report spam, inappropriate, and abusive content
X (Formerly Twitter)	Report a Post, List, or Direct Message

ENSURING BALLOT SECURITY AND INTEGRITY

The Office of the County Clerk ensures that only eligible voters who have properly registered receive a ballot packet. Here’s how we protect your vote:

1. Mailing Ballot Packets
   The County Clerk’s office is responsible for providing ballot packets to new and existing registered voters. We use secure systems to ensure that ballot packets are sent only to eligible, properly registered voters.
   
2. Receiving Voted Ballot Envelopes
   Once the County Clerk’s office receives completed and signed voted ballot envelopes, each envelope undergoes a thorough scanning and verification process to confirm voter authenticity.
   
3. Ballot Processing
   After verification, the unopened envelopes are securely delivered to the Counting Center. County election officials do not open your envelope, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of your vote.
   
4. Counting Ballots
   The State Office of Elections is responsible for officially counting the ballots, using robust procedures and safeguards to ensure accuracy and transparency throughout the process.

Our commitment is to maintain the highest standards of security and integrity at every step, ensuring your vote counts and your voice is heard.

Additional Resources

Important Election Deadlines

State of Hawaii Election Security

Election Rumors vs. Facts

Insights on PBS Hawaii: How Hawaii’s Counties Run Elections

Special Assistance

If you need an auxiliary aid/service, other accommodation due to a disability, or an interpreter for non-English speaking persons, please contact the Office of the County Clerk Elections Division at (808) 241-4800, elections@kauai.gov, or (808) 241-5116 for TTY, as soon as possible.  Requests made as early as possible will allow for adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, braille, or electronic copy.

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