Official Rules

Voting Rules in New Hampshire

Source: sos.nh.gov · Last verified May 2026
Voter ID Requirement
Non-Strict Non-Photo ID

ID requested; non-photo accepted. New Hampshire does not have no-excuse early voting.

Mail-In Ballot Eligibility
Excuse Required

Absentee voting requires an approved excuse.

Early Voting
No

New Hampshire does not offer in-person early voting.

Registration Deadline
30 Days Before Election Day (Mail); Election Day Registration Available

Voter registration must be completed by October 4, 2026. Registration by mail or in person only.

Same-Day Registration
Yes

Election Day registration available at polls.

Polling Hours
Varies by town (typically 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 8:00 PM)

Polls are open from Varies by town (typically 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 8:00 PM) on Election Day. If you are in line when polls close you are entitled to vote.

2026 Elections

Candidates on the Ballot

Sources: Ballotpedia · Official state election filings

Candidate data will be added as 2026 races are formally declared.

Check back as filing deadlines approach · sos.nh.gov
Calendar

Upcoming Election Dates

Source: sos.nh.gov — Election Calendar
Sep8
Primary Election Day
Republican and Democratic primaries · Determines nominees for the General Election
Upcoming
Oct4
Voter Registration Deadline
Last day to register for the November 2026 General Election · 30 days before Election Day (mail); Election Day registration available
Upcoming
Nov3
General Election Day
Polls open Varies by town (typically 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 8:00 PM) · If you are in line when polls close you are entitled to vote
Upcoming
Find Your Location

Polling Place Finder

Powered by Google Civic Information API · Official government data

Enter Your Address

Enter your U.S. address below — no country needed. Data is pulled directly from official government sources via the Google Civic Information API.

Powered by Google Civic Information API · Data sourced from official government records
Get on the Rolls

Register to Vote in New Hampshire

Source: sos.nh.gov

Official New Hampshire Voter Registration

Register online, by mail, or in person at your local election office. You must be a U.S. citizen, a New Hampshire resident, and at least 18 years old by Election Day.

Register at sos.nh.gov →
Deadline: 30 days before Election Day (mail); Election Day registration available
Online: No — sos.nh.gov/elections/voters/register-to-vote
By Mail: Yes — received by deadline
In Person: Yes
Same-Day Reg: Yes
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen required