Things You Need To Know: 

Before You Start

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1. Primary Date:

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September 8

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2. Registration Deadline:

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• You can also register and vote on Election Day.

• The deadline for registering by mail to vote is Wednesday, October 21, 2020.

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3. Polling Times:

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6 am and 11 am and close at 7 pm

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4. Is Early Voting Available:

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Early voting is not available in New Hampshire

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5. Can I Vote by Mail:

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Yes, You can register here.

*All voters can vote by mail*

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6. D Needed for Voting:

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Acceptable Federal and State Photo IDs (may be expired within the last five years, unless you are over 65 and then no expiration restrictions apply) (one required)

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• Driver's license issued by any state

• Non-driver's photo ID from any state

• US Armed Services photo ID

• US passport or passport card

• NH photo ID issued by the DMV for voting purposes only

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Student Photo IDs (issued or expiration date within 5 years)

• NH schools including public and private colleges and universities, community colleges and licensed career schools

• Public high schools and private high schools that are approved by the NH Department of Educations

Other

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• A photo ID deemed acceptable by a Supervisor of the Checklist, Moderator or Town or City Clerk

• Verification of a person's identity by a Supervisor of the Checklist, Moderator or Town or City Clerk

• An affidavit filled out and signed by the voter and an authorized election officer

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No matter when or where you register to vote, you will be required to fill out a New Hampshire voter registration form. You will be asked to show proof of identity, age, citizenship and domicile. This proof may be shown in paper or electronic form. If you do not have proof with you when registering, these qualifications may be established by signing affidavit(s).

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• No ID requirement to vote by mail

• No notary or witness requirement for return of mail ballot

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7. Voting Without Address

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The New Hampshire voter registration form is not available online. Voters must either apply to their town or city clerk or register with the Supervisor of the Checklist. If you meet the state's qualifications and are unable to register in person because of disability or temporary absence, you may register by mail. You should request an absentee voter registration affidavit, New Hampshire voter registration form, and instructions from your town or city clerk. The completed absentee voter registration affidavit must be witnessed. You must return the completed affidavit, voter registration form, and copies of documents showing evidence of qualifications to your town or city clerk.

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8. Interesting Notes

 

New Hampshire does not offer online voter registration.

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