This page will provide the basics about becoming a Convention Delegate or running for a position in the Hawaii Republican Party. If you decide to become a Delegate or run for a Party position, please be sure to contact us by filling out this form so we can communicate and coordinate with you:
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A
CONVENTION DELEGATE?
Convention delegates are elected during Precinct/District election meetings (PEMs/DEMs) and will be eligible to attend County and/or State Conventions to vote for future Party leaders. Alternates are also elected who are individuals who can take a delegate's place if they are unable to make it to the convention(s).
There are over 1000 delegate positions available (allocated at the precinct level) and we have only seen about 300 confirmed and show up to State Conventions in recent years, so most likely you will be able to become a delegate if would like to.
Here are the steps and requirements:
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You must be a Party member registered in the Party's database (at least 10 days prior to the PEM)
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You need to attend the PEM/DEM between February 1-14 (at a location in your district) to get elected as a Delegate (or alternate)
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You should plan to attend the County and/or State Conventions to vote for Party leadership. The State convention has a $75 convention fee and you are required to organize and fund your own travel and accommodation (as needed) to Kauai. County convention fees will be determined by County.
Please visit the HRP ELECTIONS page for more details about dates, times, locations and logistics of the PEMs/ DEMs and Conventions.
INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR A PARTY POSITION?
Learn more about the Hawaii Republican Party positions that are up for election from February through May 2025:
DISTRICT CHAIR
There are a total of 51 District Chair positions in the Hawaii Republican Party. To see a District map, visit https://tinyurl.com/HawaiiElectionMaps (Go to the "State House Districts only" tab and zoom in to see
details for all islands).
Requirements: In order to run as the District Chair for your district, you must be a Hawaii Republican Party member in the appropriate district and must be available in person to get elected at a District/Precinct Election Meeting (PEMs/DEMs) between February 1-14, 2025. Please visit the HRP ELECTIONS page for more details about dates, times, locations and logistics of the PEMs/ DEMs and Conventions.
Role at a glance: In the position of a District Chair, you will support Republicans in your district regarding Party matters and your #1 goal is to maximize the Republican vote in your district. You will be expected to attend regular County and State Committee meetings (or send an alternate from your district) where you get to participate and vote on important Party matters. Some of these meetings are held via videoconference and do not require in-person attendance.
Click below to learn more about the role of the District Chair (and other district positions):
PRECINCT POSITIONS
Each district is made up of precincts. You can look up your precinct easily here with just your address: https://tinyurl.com/HawaiiDistricts. Typically each precinct has a Precinct Chair, district representatives, and optionally, a Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer.
Requirements: In order to run for a precinct position, you must be a Hawaii Republican Party member in the appropriate precinct, and must be available in person to get elected at a District/Precinct Election Meeting (PEMs/DEMs) between February 1-14, 2025. Please visit the HRP ELECTIONS page for more details about dates, times, locations and logistics of the PEMs/ DEMs.
Click below to learn more about Precinct positions:
COUNTY LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Each County has a County Chair, a Secretary and a Treasurer, as well as Vice Chair and other positions, but these vary by County.
Requirements: In order to run for a County leadership position, you must be a Hawaii Republican Party member and must be available in person to get elected at the appropriate County Convention in March, 2025. Please visit the HRP ELECTIONS page for more details about dates, times, locations and logistics of the Conventions.
Click the links below to learn more about County leadership positions by County:
STATE LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
The State leadership positions are State Chair, Vice Chair for Coordinated Campaigns, Vice Chair for Candidate Recruitment and Training, Vice Chair for Communications, Vice Chair for Community Service, Vice Chair for Coalitions, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Requirements: In order to run for a State leadership position, you must be a Hawaii Republican Party member and must be available in person to get elected at the State Convention on May 24-25 in Kauai. Please visit the HRP ELECTIONS page for more details about dates, times, locations and logistics of the Conventions.
Click below to learn more about State leadership positions: