The next election in New Hampshire is New Hampshire General Election on .
More than 314 positions are up for election ranging from federal positions including President of the United States to local offices like Laconia School Board - At Large.
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In-person applications must be submitted by
Mail-in applications must be received by
Same-day registration is available on Election Day,
Absentee ballots may be requested in person until
Mail-in requests must be received by
Mail-in ballots must be received by
Election Day is
You can register to vote in New Hampshire by using one of the following methods:
You can also register to vote on BallotReady.org.
The process of changing your voter registration is similar to registering to vote for the first time. You can update your voter registration online, in-person, or during same-day voter registration. You can also use BallotReady.org to check your voter registration status.
The identification that you need to register to vote in New Hampshire varies based on the method of registration:
Bring proof of identity, citizenship, age, and domicile in New Hampshire. If you do not have proof for one of the listed qualification you will be able to sign an affidavit stating you meet the qualification. To prove your identity and age a driver's license or non-driver ID from any state will be accepted. To prove your citizenship present either a birth certificate, U.S. Passport/Passcard, or naturalization document, Note, a New Hampshire Real ID compliant driver's license is NOT proof of U.S. Citizenship. To prove your domicile accepted documents a NH driver's license with your current address, document from a New Hampshire school showing you live in campus housing, student electronic records website, a residential lease which extends through election day, property tax bill, motor vehicle registration, a voter ID card, any state or federal tax or government form, a utility bill, note from a homeless shelter or other service provider located in the town or ward where you will vote that confirms they will receive U.S. mail sent to you at that address, any other document that shows proof of your intent to make the place you claim your voting domicile.
Bring proof of identity, citizenship, age, and domicile in New Hampshire. If you do not have proof for one of the listed qualification you will be able to sign an affidavit stating you meet the qualification. To prove your identity and age a driver's license or non-driver ID from any state will be accepted. To prove your citizenship present either a birth certificate, U.S. Passport/Passcard, or naturalization document, Note, a New Hampshire Real ID compliant driver's license is NOT proof of U.S. Citizenship. To prove your domicile accepted documents a NH driver's license with your current address, document from a New Hampshire school showing you live in campus housing, student electronic records website, a residential lease which extends through election day, property tax bill, motor vehicle registration, a voter ID card, any state or federal tax or government form, a utility bill, note from a homeless shelter or other service provider located in the town or ward where you will vote that confirms they will receive U.S. mail sent to you at that address, any other document that shows proof of your intent to make the place you claim your voting domicile.
Residents of New Hampshire can check their voter registration status through the following methods:
You can also check your voter registration on BallotReady.org.
In New Hampshire, when registering by mail, you need to be registered to vote at least 10 days before an election to be eligible to cast a ballot.
For the upcoming New Hampshire General Election, your voter registration application must be:
New Hampshire only allows registration in-person, unless you qualify for absentee voter registration. Supervisors of the Checklist must review and approve your application. They are required to meet on a date 6 to 13 days before the primary and again before the general election.
Yes, New Hampshire has same-day voter registration. You may register to vote at a polling place. You will be able to cast your ballot immediately after completing your voter registration.
No, in New Hampshire, you cannot register to vote during early voting.
New Hampshire residents that fit the following criteria are eligible to register to vote:
New Hampshire gives voters the option to choose a political party when registering to vote. It is not required to register, but choosing “no party preference” could limit your ability to participate in presidential primary elections and caucuses.
New Hampshire does not have in-person early voting. You may be eligible for an absentee mail-in ballot if you are unable to vote on election day. Visit New Hampshire’s Secretary of State website for more information.
According to New Hampshire’s Voter ID Explanatory Document, you must present one of the following forms of ID at a polling place on Election Day to comply with New Hampshire’s voter ID laws:
It’s extremely important to have the appropriate ID when you go to your polling place to vote. However, if you’re not able to present one of the required forms of identification, ask a poll worker about what options you have to vote via provisional ballot.
A provisional ballot gives you the opportunity to vote when your voter registration is not able to be verified. After Election Day, election officials will attempt to verify that you voted in the correct district. This option is only recommended in exceptional circumstances – for example, you forgot your voter ID and you won’t be able to make it back to your polling place before it closes.
Election Day voting hours in New Hampshire will change depending on what municipality you live in. It should be noted that polls must open before 11AM and must be open until at least 7PM. Make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org to find the hours of operation for your polling place.
The Help America Vote Act of 2002 states that election officials conducting federal elections must ensure that each polling place has at least one accessible voting system for individuals with disabilities. This system should provide the same level of privacy and independence as those available to other voters.
Plan ahead by getting in touch with an election authority at the state, county, or municipal level to learn more about what specific accommodations are available at your polling place.
For voters in New Hampshire, you can find more information on this page from the New Hampshire Secretary of State website.
According to the New Hampshire Secretary of State, you can vote absentee in any election if you are unable to vote in person because:
If you change your mind about voting by mail, you can still vote in person as long as your mailed ballot has not already been received.
New Hampshire requires voters to pay for their own postage when mailing back their ballot.
You can track your ballot by visiting New Hampshire’s ballot tracker on this site.
If you make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org, you’ll receive information regarding:
In some states, absentee voting information can be different based on where you’re located. In our Civic Center, you’ll learn more about how to vote absentee based on your address.
Elections | New Hampshire Secretary of State. Accessed July 17th, 2024.
MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Accessed August 1, 2024.
New Hampshire’s Voter ID Explanatory Document. Accessed August 7th, 2024.
State Poll Opening and Closing Times. Accessed August 7th, 2024.
Voting with Disabilities | New Hampshire Secretary of State. Accessed August 7th, 2024.
Voter Information Lookup | New Hampshire Secretary of State. Accessed August 8, 2024.
Absentee Ballots | New Hampshire Secretary of State. Accessed August 8, 2024.
Democracy Maps. Accessed August 8, 2024.
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