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New Hampshire Elections
Statewide5 months

New Hampshire Primary Election

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 · New Hampshire

How to Vote

Registration Deadlines

Same-day registration available

Voting

Mail Ballot Due
Tuesday, September 8, 20265 months

Contests

8 races on the ballot

Federal

U.S. Senate New Hampshire

New Hampshire

5 Candidates

Scott BrownRepublican Party
Eric CoatesRepublican Party
Charlie HoughRepublican Party
Tejasinha SivalingamRepublican Party
John SununuRepublican Party· 1 endorsement
Federal

U.S. House New Hampshire District 2

New Hampshire District 2

4 Candidates

Maggie GoodlanderDemocratic Party
Paige BeaucheminDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Dean PenningtonDemocratic Party
Chris TardifDemocratic Party
Federal

U.S. House New Hampshire District 1

New Hampshire District 1

7 Candidates

Carleigh BeriontDemocratic Party
Sarah E. ChadzynskiDemocratic Party
Bill ConlinDemocratic Party
Heath HowardDemocratic Party· 2 endorsements
Stefany ShaheenDemocratic Party
Maura SullivanDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Christian UrrutiaDemocratic Party
Federal

U.S. House New Hampshire District 1

New Hampshire District 1

5 Candidates

Melissa BaileyRepublican Party
Brian ColeRepublican Party
Anthony DiLorenzoRepublican Party
Elizabeth GirardRepublican Party
Hollie NoveletskyRepublican Party
State

New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 18

New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 18

2 seats up for election

Candidate (Uncontested)

Chris TardifDemocratic Party
State

Governor

New Hampshire

2 Candidates

Jonathan KiperDemocratic Party
Cinde WarmingtonDemocratic Party
Federal

U.S. Senate New Hampshire

New Hampshire

2 Candidates

Karishma ManzurDemocratic Party· 3 endorsements
Chris PappasDemocratic Party· 5 endorsements
Federal

U.S. House New Hampshire District 2

New Hampshire District 2

2 Candidates

Victor OrlandoRepublican Party
Lily WilliamsRepublican Party

Voter FAQ

What key changes should voters know about?
You will be required to provide proof of citizenship, age, domicile (home address), and identity when you register to vote. You will also be required to provide photo ID when voting in person on Election Day. This is due to new laws enacted in 2024 and 2025 in New Hampshire. Visit the New Hampshire Secretary of State website or contact your local election office to learn more.
Can I register to vote online?
New Hampshire does not offer online voter registration.
Can I submit voter registration forms in person?
You can register to vote or update your voter registration information in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote. You can also register to vote and cast a ballot in person on Election Day.If you are registering in person, you are required to provide proof of your identity, age, citizenship, and domicile (home address) to register. If you are updating your registration information in person, you must provide proof of identity and domicile (home address). Acceptable forms of proof of identity and age include:driver’s license from any statenon-driver ID from any stateAcceptable forms of proof of citizenship include:birth certificateUS Passport/Passcardnaturalization documentYou can find a full list of acceptable forms of proof of domicile on the New Hampshire Secretary of State website.
How do I see what's on my ballot?
View official ballot information on the New Hampshire Secretary of State website, if available.
How do I contact my state election office?
Secretary of State107 N. Main St., Rm 204 Concord, NH 03301Telephone: (603) 271-3242
Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?
You will be asked to show photo ID to vote in New Hampshire. The name on the ID must be substantially similar to the name on the voter registration record. The ID cannot be more than five years expired, unless you are 65 or older, in which case you may use an acceptable form of ID regardless of expiration date. Acceptable forms of ID include: driver's license from any state non-driver's ID issued by the motor vehicle agency of any state photo ID card for “voting identification only” issued by NH DMV US armed services ID card student ID from an accredited college, university, or career school in New Hampshire, a New Hampshire public high school, an accredited private high school in New Hampshire, Dartmouth College, and any college or university operated by the university or community college systems of New Hampshire US passport or passcardIf you are registering in person on Election Day, you must provide proof of your identity, age, citizenship, and domicile (home address) to register.Acceptable forms of proof of identity and age include: driver’s license from any state non-driver ID from any stateAcceptable forms of proof of citizenship include: birth certificate US passport or passcard naturalization documentFor proof of domicile (home address), you must show an official document that includes your name and address. Acceptable documents include: New Hampshire driver's license or non-driver's ID document from your school note signed by a school official or RA residential lease deed or property tax bill motor vehicle registration voter photo ID issued by NH DMV public school enrollment tax form or other official government form form from the US Postal Service (your address cannot be a PO Box) utility bill note from a homeless shelter that confirms they will receive mail sent to you at their address note from the person who owns or supervises the property where you live (applicants in this circumstance may be directed to complete a domicile affidavit)If you do not have the documents listed to provide proof of voter eligibility, citizenship, age, or domicile, you may use other reasonable documentation. Election officials may ask you to complete an attestation form that indicates you do not possess any of these documents.Find more registration information on the New Hampshire website.
How do I contact my local election office?
Visit your state’s site to find your local election office.
Who can register to vote?
To register in New Hampshire you must:be a United States citizenbe domiciled in New Hampshire and the town or ward where you seek to vote. There is no minimum period of time you are required to have lived in the state before being allowed to register. You may register as soon as you move into your new communitybe at least 18 years old on or before Election Day