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Primary Election Date and Polling Locations
STATE PRIMARY ELECTION – September 10, 2024
The Primary Election is an election by the political parties to nominate their candidate for the General Election ballot. No one is “elected” in a Primary election; candidates are “nominated.” To win a political party nomination, the candidate must receive more votes than anyone else in their party for that race.
Who should register to vote?
You should register to vote if you have never voted before or have relocated.
How do you register to vote?
You can register to vote in person at your town hall or at your local polling location on election day. Some town Halls have their own registration deadline, so be sure to check in with your local town office. Everyone must complete a voter registration form. For more information, visit https://www.sos.nh.gov/elections/register-vote
What is the voter registration deadline for the primary?
In-person: Sep. 10, 2024
What is an absentee ballot?
Absentee voting is a way to cast a ballot in an election without voting in person at a polling place or vote center. In New Hampshire, voters may vote by absentee ballot for the following specific reasons.
- You will be out of town on election day; or
- You have a religious observance that prevents you from voting in person; or
- You have a physical disability or illness that prevents you from voting in person; or
- You have an employment commitment or must care for an adult or child during the entire time polls are open; or
- You are confined in a penal institution for a conviction of a misdemeanor or while awaiting trial; or
- You are a member of the Attorney General’s Address Confidentiality Program or are protected by a Domestic Violence Protective Order; or
- The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm, blizzard, or ice storm warning for your town/ ward for election day, and you have concerns about safely traveling in the storm.
For more information on how to request or submit an absentee ballot, visit https://www.sos.nh.gov/elections/absentee-ballots
Is absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?
No
When are polls open on Primary Election Day?
Varies - Please check in with your town clerk on specific polling times in your area.
If you are unsure where to cast your vote, visit https://app.sos.nh.gov/pollingplacesampleballot. Enter your address, and the page will provide the appropriate polling location and a map to show you the way.
The NH Secretary of State's website is a wealth of information for voters. You can find what you need from your town clerk to sample ballots. Visit https://app.sos.nh.gov/viphome to find the resources you need.
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