Some elections in this list are local and do not apply for all New Hampshire voters. Please click the “View all” button below to view all election dates in your state.
Absentee ballots are available from your local official approximately 30 days before an election. A person may vote by absentee ballot if:
To request an absentee ballot, you may download the application. You can also submit a request in writing. You must include all the information that is on the application. Don't forget your name, voting address, mailing address and your signature. You can return your absentee ballot request form through the mail or in person. The deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail is noon the day before the election. The deadline for in-person requests is 5:00 p.m. that same day. Completed absentee ballots must be returned to your local clerk by 5:00 p.m. on Election Day if mailed, or in person by 5:00 p.m. the day before. You can sign up to track your absentee ballot on your State website. Absentee ballots begin being counted on Election Day. If you have any questions please contact your local official.
Those who requested an absentee ballot but end up voting in person: Do not mail a ballot and vote in person. For specifics, you can find your local local official contact info here.
Request your BallotNew Hampshire does not have an absentee/mail ballot curing process. We recommend that you track the status of your ballot using your state’s online tool before Election Day to make sure it has been received and accepted.
If you voted an affidavit ballot, you will be required to return your copy of the affidavit verification letter and a copy of any required documentation to the Secretary of State in the provided prepaid U.S. Postal Service envelope by 7 days after the election, in order for the ballot to be certified.
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A drop box is a secure, locked structure operated by election officials where voters can deliver their absentee ballot any time, day or night.
New Hampshire allows you to hand-deliver your ballot to your local city or town clerk.
You can also drop off your ballot at your assigned polling location on Election Day.
You can look up the address of your clerk here.
Yes, you can track your ballot by looking up your on the Secretary of State website.
No. New Hampshire does not offer traditional early in-person voting. However, if you qualify, you can vote before Election Day using an absentee ballot [link to absentee state topic], including in-person absentee voting at your local clerk’s office.
New Hampshire does not offer early in-person voting. However, eligible voters can vote before Election Day using an absentee ballot [link to absentee state topic].
You may qualify to vote absentee if you cannot appear in person on Election Day due to:
Absentee ballot requests must be submitted in writing with your signature, and you can get an application online, by mail, or from your local clerk’s office; ballots will only be sent directly to the voter.
New Hampshire does not offer early in-person voting. If you qualify for absentee voting [link to absentee state topic], you can request an absentee ballot up to six months before the election you are requesting it for. Deadlines and availability may vary, so check with your local clerk’s office for exact timing.
If you qualify for absentee voting [link to absentee state topic], you can vote before Election Day at your local city or town clerk’s office or by returning your absentee ballot by mail.
The next election dates can be found here https://www.vote411.org/new-hampshire.
Contact your local Town or City Clerk for more information.
The polling place hours of operation vary in New Hampshire. In general, polling places open between 6:00 am and 11:00 am and close at 7:00 pm. Contact your local election officials for hours in your community.
To register and vote in New Hampshire, you must:
In New Hampshire, you only lose your right to vote if you are currently incarcerated for a felony conviction. If you lost your voting rights because of a conviction, you could register to vote immediately after release. Your voting rights are not restricted by pretrial detention, misdemeanors, probation, or parole.
You do not need a permanent home to register to vote in New Hampshire. You can describe where you live, even if you are experiencing homelessness, as long as it allows election officials to assign you to the correct voting precinct.
You can also use a mailing address such as a P.O. box, shelter, service provider, or another location where you can receive mail. To register, you must provide proof that your domicile is in the town or ward where you plan to vote, either with a document or by completing an affidavit.
Yes. Students can register and vote in New Hampshire using their school or campus address if they consider it their domicile.
If you move, such as to a different dorm or off campus, be sure to update your voter registration so you vote in the correct district.
If you are a student from out of state, you can choose to vote in your home state using an absentee ballot, but you’ll need to follow your home state’s rules and deadlines. You can find the rules for your state on VOTE411 or by contacting your state’s election office.
Yes, you need a valid photo ID to register to vote in New Hampshire.
When registering to vote, you are required to provide proof of identity, age, citizenship, and domicile (where you live).
Proof of identity, age, citizenship, and domicile can be shown by providing one or more of the following:
Note: Affidavits are no longer accepted as proof of identity, age, or citizenship.
Voters can call or text 844-338-8743 at any time to reach VoteRiders Voter ID Helpline
Official results are never available on Election Day. Election officials are working around the clock to count a large number of ballots, and it’s essential that they take the time to make sure every vote is counted.
Official election results will be uploaded on New Hampshire’s Secretary of State website as they become available.
Official ResultsYou are a Military or Overseas voter if you are in uniformed services, living overseas OR a spouse or dependent of a uniformed services voter. To get registered and vote, you can utilize Overseas Vote Foundation.
If you have additional questions about elections and voting overseas you can use our state specific elections official directory or contact the Overseas Vote Foundation.
Poll workers help elections run smoothly at voting locations. They check in voters, help manage lines, hand out ballots, and answer questions throughout the day. They also help set up before voting begins and close the polling place after polls close.
To be a poll worker in New Hampshire, you must:
Poll workers are chosen so both major political parties are fairly represented.
Pay for poll workers may vary by municipality. Please contact your local election officials for more information.
Poll workers are typically appointed by local officials, such as the town or city clerk or political party representatives. Contact your local election office or town clerk to learn about opportunities and how to get involved.
You can find your polling place by utilizing your state resource.
If you have further questions on your polling place location, please contact your local official.
New Hampshire has a hybrid primary system. If you are registered with a particular party, you must vote in that party's primary. However, if you are unaffiliated with any political party, you can declare affiliation with a party at the polls in order to vote in that party’s primary.
If you have any questions about your state’s primary election, please contact your local election officials.
Provisional ballots ensure that all voters can cast a ballot even if voter eligibility isn’t certain when they vote. Voters can mark a provisional ballot, and election workers set it aside until eligibility is verified at a later time.
No, because there is Election Day registration, there is no provisional ballot process.
The Help America Vote Act requires that election authorities have voting equipment for voters with disabilities to vote privately and independently, and New Hampshire is no exception.
For more information on the provisions available for disabled voters, please contact your local election authority.
If you have any questions about receiving help in voting, please ask the clerk or inspector at the polling place.
Vote-by-mail (absentee voting) is available in New Hampshire you can vote absentee if you have a physical disability that prevents you from voting in person.
If you have a print disability, you may apply for an Accessible Electronic Absentee Ballot. The Application for an Accessible Electronic Absentee Ballot can be read with NVDA and JAWS screen readers using Adobe Reader; a free download is available here. To fill out the Application, download it and open it in Adobe.
You can find more about how to vote by mail here.
For more information, you can utilize the American Association of People With Disabilities (AAPD) resource.
New Hampshire law does not require employers to give time off to vote. Some employers may choose to allow time off, but it may be paid or unpaid. If you cannot vote on Election Day because of work, you may be able to vote using an absentee ballot instead.
To verify your voter registration status
click here!Yes, a valid photo ID will be required when voting in New Hampshire.
Affidavits are no longer accepted instead of photo ID. If you do not have an approved photo ID, you will not be allowed to vote unless your identity can be confirmed. Please review the list of acceptable IDs to ensure you are prepared to vote.
You can use a photo ID that shows your name and picture, such as:
Your ID should be current or not expired for more than 5 years
You do not need to show a photo ID when voting by absentee ballot. However, you must provide identifying information on your absentee ballot application and ballot.
If you do not have an ID, you can get a free photo ID for voting from a New Hampshire DMV office with a voucher from your town or city clerk or the Secretary of State. You may leave, get a valid photo ID, and return to vote.
Affidavits will no longer be accepted as a substitute for photo identification when voting. If you do not have an approved photo ID, you will not be allowed to vote unless an election official can confirm your identity. Please review the list of acceptable IDs to ensure you are prepared to vote.
You can use a student ID if it is from an approved New Hampshire school and meets the date requirements.
New Hampshire Ballot Notice and Cure Process
Ballot curing is when a voter corrects an issue with their ballot, so it can be counted.
No, New Hampshire doesn't have an absentee/mail ballot curing process.
We recommend that you track the status of your ballot using your state’s online tool before Election Day to make sure it has been received and accepted.
New Hampshire has affidavit ballots, which are used by first-time registrants who don’t show an identification at the polls
If you voted an affidavit ballot, you must return your copy of the affidavit verification letter and a copy of any required documentation to the Secretary of State in the provided prepaid U.S. Postal Service envelope by 7 days after the election, in order for the ballot to be certified.
Here are your options for registering in New Hampshire:
You can verify your voter registration status using New Hampshire’s voter information tool.
No, New Hampshire doesn’t have online voter registration.
Yes, New Hampshire has same-day voter registration.
Yes, you can pre-register at age 17 if you will be 18 years old by the next election date.
Check if you’re eligible to register here.
The voting system used in New Hampshire are Optical Scan and Paper Ballots.
What is optical scan voting?
With optical scan voting, you will receive a card or sheet of paper, which you take over to a private table or booth. The card has the names of the various candidates and ballot measures printed on it.
What are paper ballots?
Paper ballots are one of the oldest ways of voting in America.
When you come to the polling place, you will get a paper ballot from the poll worker. You take it to the voting booth, and use a pen or pencil to mark a box next to your candidate and issue choices. You then drop the marked ballot into a sealed ballot box.
You can learn more about voting systems by checking out the Elections Assistance Commission's (EAC) resource.
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