A total of 29 members are running for seats on the HGEA Board of Directors, with contested races for president, Units 3 and 13, and Oahu At-Large. The president and directors will serve from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027. Positions are voluntary and unpaid.
This year, the election will be conducted electronically through our secure, third-party election vendor eBallot. Electronic ballots will be emailed to the addresses we have on file.
Update Your Contact Info
To make sure you receive your ballot, confirm that your contact info is current at hgea.org/mycontact.
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Questions? Contact the Member Service Center at (808) 543-0000 or service@hgea.org.
Voter Assistance
You'll be able to vote via electronic ballot, by phone or request a paper ballot.
To request an electronic or paper ballot:
Electronic ballots were emailed to the addresses we have on file on April 7 around 7:00 a.m. The email came from noreply@eballot.com with the subject line, “Ballot: 2025 HGEA State Board Election.”
Should you not receive one, contact eBallot Voter Support at 1-866-984-3125 or help@eballot.com. You may request credentials to vote electronically or a paper ballot.
Identify yourself as an HGEA voter and be ready to provide your full name and mailing address. Also have your HGEA Member ID on hand should the eBallot helpdesk need further information.
Deadline to request an electronic or paper ballot (if you haven't received one) is April 25.
Phone Voting:
To vote by phone, please call 1-888-635-8824. Have your username and activation code from your eBallot email handy. You will be prompted to enter your username and activation code. After you have entered both you will be prompted to set a voting password. Voting passwords must be an 8 digit number. You will use this password only during this vote. Important: Write both your username and newly created password down. You will need both of these in order to access this ballot again if you do not complete your ballot.
Election Timeline
General Election:
- March 7 at 4:30 p.m.: Deadline to submit nomination petitions
- March 22-April 21: Period for sending ballots
- April 25 at 4:30 p.m.: Deadline to request a mailed paper ballot or credentials to cast an electronic ballot (if not received)
- May 6: Last day to vote. Ballots must be submitted by 4:30 p.m.
- May 17: Ballots counted and results certified
If a run-off election is required:
- June 2-9: Period for sending ballots
- June 13 at 4:30 p.m.: Deadline to request a mailed paper ballot or credentials to cast an electronic ballot (if not received)
- June 24: Last day to vote. Ballots must be submitted by 4:30 p.m.
- July 5: Ballots counted and results certified