Resident Hulali Kinilu said, "I think if we want people to vote we have to really start by talking to local people. Local people should just talk to local people and tell them to vote."

"I read the article about people here in Hawaii not voting and I voted for the last president election and I wanted to make sure I voted for this one," said voter Joe Klisiewecz.

People are wondering whether Frank Tanabe's vote will be counted. Election officials say it will, unless they receive Tanabe's death certificate before the General Election, and are able to find his ballot from the thousands submitted.