{"id":351522,"date":"2020-03-17T09:36:41","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T14:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/voting\/new-hampshire-voting-guide.html"},"modified":"2024-04-22T10:34:35","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T15:34:35","slug":"new-hampshire-voting-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/voting\/new-hampshire-voting-guide.html","title":{"rendered":"New Hampshire Voting Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero\" style=\"background-image:url(https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203028\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-states-banners-bkg_voting-nh\/voting-states-banners-bkg_voting-nh.jpg?_i=AA)\" class=\"fl-simple-hero\">\n    <div class=\"fl-simple-hero-container fl-container fl-flex fl-items-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fl-simple-hero-image\" src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1745901164\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-states-maps-New_Hampshire\/voting-states-maps-New_Hampshire.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-image\">\n                <div class=\"fl-simple-hero-title\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-title\">Voting in New Hampshire<\/div>\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fl-simple-hero-logo\" src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203334\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-hdr_voting-logo-white-bg\/voting-hdr_voting-logo-white-bg.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"Your Voice. Your Rights. Your Vote.\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-logo\">\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n    <div class=\"fl-container\">\n        <div class=\"updated-breadcrumb-list\">\n            <ol>\n                        <li>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\">FindLaw <\/a>\n                <span class=\"breadcrumb-separator\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n            <\/li>\n                                <li aria-current=\"page\">New Hampshire Voting Guide<\/li>\n            <\/ol>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n        <h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">New Hampshire Voting Guide<\/h1>\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/lyle-therese-a-hilotin-lee-j-d\/\">Lyle Therese A. Hilotin-Lee, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw Staff<\/a>\n                | Last reviewed\n        <time>\n                            April 22, 2024\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n    <div class=\"fl-callout-text article-blockquote\">\n        <p>Find answers to your questions about voting in FindLaw&#8217;s New Hampshire Voting Guide. This page provides information about voter eligibility, registration, required voter identification, and registration deadlines. In this voter guide, you will also find links to help you locate your polling place, election information about how to vote in person or by absentee ballot, and unique accommodations for New Hampshire voters with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<h2><b>Am I eligible to vote in New Hampshire?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>To be eligible to vote in New Hampshire, you must be:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A U.S. citizen<\/li>\r\n<li>At least 18 years of age on Election Day<\/li>\r\n<li>Living in the town or ward where you intend to vote<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>You&nbsp;cannot&nbsp;register and vote if you have been sentenced or are serving time for a felony crime. After your sentence is complete and you have been discharged, the correctional facility will give you written notice that you may vote. You can also vote if your sentence was suspended or if you are on parole.<\/p>\r\n\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-section-sidebar\">\n        \n                        \n\n<div class=\"generalCardContainer\">\n            \n<div\n    class=\"fl-image-card fl-image-card--no-max-width fl-image-card--no-min-height fl-card-with-children fl-latl-card fl-image-card-title-on-image fl-flex fl-flex-column\"\n>\n                    <span class=\"\"\n        >\n\n            <div class=\"fl-image-card-image-wrapper fl-image-card-image-wrapper-default\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\n                     src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203337\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-VoteHere\/voting-VoteHere.jpg?_i=AA\"\n                     alt=\"\"\n                ><\/img>\n                                    <span class=\"fl-eyebrow fl-image-card-eyebrow\">POLLING PLACE FINDER<\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/span>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-image-card-content fl-flex-basis-100\">\n                    <h2><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Where Do I Vote?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>See the state of New Hampshire Voter information lookup website to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/app.sos.nh.gov\/pollingplacesampleballot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">find your polling place<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <div\n            class=\"fl-latl-card-footer fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\"\n        >\n                    <a class=\"fl-latl-card-footer-link fl-text-lg-medium fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\" href=\"https:\/\/app.sos.nh.gov\/pollingplacesampleballot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\n                <span>FIND OUT WHERE TO VOTE<\/span>\n                <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fl-section fl-how-it-works\">\n    <div class=\"fl-container\">\n        <h2 class=\"fl-title-H2 fl-text-center\">How To Register in New Hampshire<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"fl-text-center\"><p>There are several ways to register to vote in New Hampshire. This includes registering:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-how-it-works-cards grid fl-mt30\">\n                            <div class=\"fl-icon-card\">\n                                        <div\n                        class=\"fl-icon-card-icon\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-icon\"\n                    >\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203342\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-howToRegister-in-person\/voting-howToRegister-in-person.svg?_i=AA\"\n                                                        class=\"fl-icon-card-image\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <h2\n                        class=\"fl-h3 fl-icon-card-title\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-title\"\n                    >\n                        City Clerk&#8217;s Office\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div\n                        class=\"fl-text-lg fl-icon-card-description\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-description\"\n                    >\n                        <p>You may register to vote at your town or city clerk&#8217;s office or the local supervisors of the checklist. You have to fill out a voter registration form and show proof of domicile.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-icon-card\">\n                                        <div\n                        class=\"fl-icon-card-icon\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-icon\"\n                    >\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203342\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-howToRegister-in-person\/voting-howToRegister-in-person.svg?_i=AA\"\n                                                        class=\"fl-icon-card-image\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <h2\n                        class=\"fl-h3 fl-icon-card-title\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-title\"\n                    >\n                        Supervisors of the Checklist\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div\n                        class=\"fl-text-lg fl-icon-card-description\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-description\"\n                    >\n                        <p>You may register with your community&#8217;s Supervisors of the Checklist. Call your city clerk about when they meet.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-icon-card\">\n                                        <div\n                        class=\"fl-icon-card-icon\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-icon\"\n                    >\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203342\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-howToRegister-in-person\/voting-howToRegister-in-person.svg?_i=AA\"\n                                                        class=\"fl-icon-card-image\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <h2\n                        class=\"fl-h3 fl-icon-card-title\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-title\"\n                    >\n                        At the Polls on Election Day\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div\n                        class=\"fl-text-lg fl-icon-card-description\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-description\"\n                    >\n                        <p>You may register to vote in person <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.nh.gov\/elections\/register-vote\/polls-election-day\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Election Day Registration - NH.gov\" rel=\"noopener\">at the polls on election day<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-icon-card\">\n                                        <div\n                        class=\"fl-icon-card-icon\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-icon\"\n                    >\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203391\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-howToRegister-mail\/voting-howToRegister-mail.svg?_i=AA\"\n                                                        class=\"fl-icon-card-image\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <h2\n                        class=\"fl-h3 fl-icon-card-title\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-title\"\n                    >\n                        By Mail\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div\n                        class=\"fl-text-lg fl-icon-card-description\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-description\"\n                    >\n                        <p>You may register through mail using the absentee ballot process.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n        <h2><b>How do I register to vote in New Hampshire?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>New Hampshire&#8217;s voter registration laws have changed several times in recent years. To stay updated on the latest voter registration information, see the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.nh.gov\/elections\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">elections section<\/a>&nbsp;of the New Hampshire Secretary of State&#8217;s website.<\/p>\r\n<p>In New Hampshire, you cannot register to vote online. Voter registration is only available in person at your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/votesmart.org\/elections\/offices\/NH#.Xe6Zfut7nzi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">town or city clerk&#8217;s office<\/a>. You can also register with your community\u2019s Supervisors of the Checklist. Election day registration is also available at the polling place.<\/p>\r\n<p>When you register, the city clerk will ask you to show proof of your identity, age, and domicile. Some of the acceptable forms of voter ID include the following:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Driver&#8217;s license<\/li>\r\n<li>State ID card for voting purposes issued by the New Hampshire DMV<\/li>\r\n<li>Armed Services ID card<\/li>\r\n<li>Birth certificate<\/li>\r\n<li>U.S. Passport<\/li>\r\n<li>New Hampshire student ID issued by a college, a university, a career school, a New Hampshire public high school, or an accredited non-public high school<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>To prove age:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Driver&#8217;s license<\/li>\r\n<li>Birth certificate<\/li>\r\n<li>Passport<\/li>\r\n<li>Qualified voter affidavit<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>To prove citizenship:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>U.S. Passport<\/li>\r\n<li>Birth certificate<\/li>\r\n<li>Naturalization paperwork<\/li>\r\n<li>Qualified voter affidavit<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>To prove residency\/domicile:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>NH driver&#8217;s license or non-driver&#8217;s license<\/li>\r\n<li>NH auto registration<\/li>\r\n<li>Military ID<\/li>\r\n<li>Sworn statement of domicile<\/li>\r\n<li>Photo ID from US Government with address listed<\/li>\r\n<li>Lease agreement or rent receipt that has a date<\/li>\r\n<li>Written statement from someone else listed on your rental agreement who can attest that you live there<\/li>\r\n<li>Written document listing on-campus housing address where you registered to vote or a note from a school official, resident assistant, or dorm supervisor<\/li>\r\n<li>Dated utility bill<\/li>\r\n<li>Property tax bill<\/li>\r\n<li>Hunting or fishing license<\/li>\r\n<li>Mortgage or deed<\/li>\r\n<li>State or federal tax form<\/li>\r\n<li>Letter from homeless shelter where you can get mail<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>If you register to vote in the 30 days preceding an election and do not bring the required documents to the polls, you can submit a sworn statement that you will provide those documents within a set amount of time.<\/p>\r\n<p>Some voters may also qualify for voter registration through mail. You should <a  href=\"#AbsenteeVoter\">qualify as an absentee voter<\/a> to do so.<\/p>\r\n<h3><b>Registration for Military and Overseas Voters<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fvap.gov\/new-hampshire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP)<\/a> allows you to complete a voter registration and file an absentee ballot request. You can also access the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot from the FVAP website.<\/p>\r\n<h3><b>Registration for Survivors of Violence<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p>New Hampshire law allows domestic violence victims to apply for and use the Address Confidentiality Program to keep their name, address, and contact information from appearing in publicly available records. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhmunicipal.org\/town-city-article\/supervisors-checklist-gear-election-season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supervisors of the Checklist<\/a> state that this is effective if an order of protection is on file.<\/p>\r\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doj.nh.gov\/criminal\/victim-assistance\/address-confidentiality-faq.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Hampshire Department of Justice<\/a> says that having a restraining order, criminal charges pending, or even reporting the abuse to law enforcement are not required to participate in the ACP.<\/p>\r\n<h3><b>Registration for Homeless or Impermanent Voters<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p>When you complete the voter registration form, you must provide proof of domicile. You can ask your homeless shelter or another service provider for a note stating that you receive U.S. mail there. You can also provide a note from someone who owns, leases, rents, or supervises a property that confirms you live there.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3><b>Registration for Formerly Incarcerated Voters<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p>After you serve your sentence, you must file a voter registration again.<\/p>\r\n<h2>What do I need to bring to the polls in New Hampshire?<\/h2>\r\n<p>If you register to vote, you only need to bring a photo ID to the polls.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you do not have a valid ID, you can sign a <a href=\"https:\/\/sos.nh.gov\/media\/dmhplcpc\/challenge-voter-affidavit-elections-2019-2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">challenged voter affidavit<\/a> swearing that you are who you say you are. Election officials will take your photo and attach it to the affidavit. If you have religious objections to having your photo taken, you can sign an affidavit of religious exemption.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you fill out a challenged voter affidavit, the secretary of state will send you a letter asking you to confirm that you voted in the election. If you do not respond in writing within 30 days of the date it was mailed, the attorney general will conduct a fraud investigation.<\/p>\r\n<p>You can do so at the polls if you have not registered to vote. See How Do I Register To Vote above for documentation you must bring to prove citizenship, age, residency, and identification.<\/p>\r\n<h2>How can you check your voter registration status?<\/h2>\r\n<p>You can check your voter registration status through the <a href=\"https:\/\/app.sos.nh.gov\/voterinformation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Voter Information Lookup online tool<\/a> by the New Hampshire Department of State.<\/p>\r\n<p>You are not automatically registered to vote because you completed a voter registration application. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.derrynh.org\/supervisors-checklist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supervisors of the Checklist <\/a>must still verify the information on your application. They will contact you when they approve your voter registration application or if they need more information.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>When is New Hampshire&#8217;s voter registration deadline?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>In New Hampshire, you can register to vote at your polling place on election day.<\/p>\r\n<p>The latest date before that day to register is at the Supervisors of the Checklist meeting held six to 13 days before each state election. Check your town or city website for the time and location of the Supervisor&#8217;s meeting.<\/p>\r\n<h2><a id=\"AbsenteeVoter\"><\/a>How do I request an absentee ballot in New Hampshire?<\/h2>\r\n<p>You must have a valid reason to apply for an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.nh.gov\/elections\/absentee-ballots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">absentee ballot<\/a> in New Hampshire. The following are allowable reasons to vote with an absentee ballot:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Religious observance<\/li>\r\n<li>Physical disability or illness<\/li>\r\n<li>Survivor of domestic violence or a person with an active protective order who is participating in the Attorney General&#8217;s address confidentiality program<\/li>\r\n<li>Absence from the area of your polling place during polling hours. This includes out-of-town or overseas business or military service. These voters may use the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fvap.gov\/new-hampshire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FVAP website<\/a>&nbsp;to request an absentee ballot<\/li>\r\n<li>Employment obligations that make it difficult to reach the polls include emergency service providers, caretakers of children, and infirm adults<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>You should request an absentee voter registration form and affidavit from your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.nh.gov\/elections\/register-vote\/town-or-city-clerks-office\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">town or city clerk\u2019s office<\/a>. The form and affidavit must be completed, witnessed, and returned to the clerk\u2019s office. You should also include copies of documents showing evidence of your qualifications for absentee voting.<\/p>\r\n<p>New Hampshire takes weather events into account. If the National Weather Service issues a winter, blizzard, or ice storm warning for Election Day, elderly, infirm, and disabled people who might have voted in person can request to vote absentee if they fear for their safety.<\/p>\r\n<p>If school, childcare, or elder care facilities will be canceled due to the storm, the caretaking voter may request to vote absentee. A ballot will be available at the City Clerk&#8217;s office, and you can vote in such an instance the day before Election Day by 5 p.m.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>What special accommodations are available?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>The New Hampshire Attorney General enforces election laws, including the requirements for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.nh.gov\/elections\/learn-about-voting-disabilities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">accessible voting<\/a>. Polling places should have:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A van-accessible parking space and other available handicapped parking if there is a parking lot<\/li>\r\n<li>A reasonably smooth route from the accessible parking spaces to an accessible building entrance that is marked and able to accommodate a wheelchair<\/li>\r\n<li>A ramp or elevator, if needed<\/li>\r\n<li>An accessible voting booth with a shelf or table<\/li>\r\n<li>Tabletop voting screens, which allow a voter to sit at a table and mark a ballot<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>At a state election with a federal office on the ballot, election officials should equip polling places with an accessible voting system. They should attach a tablet computer to a printer, allowing voters to produce a marked ballot using audio or an enhanced visual interface.<\/p>\r\n<p>A voter who needs assistance marking their ballot can ask for help from an election official or a person of the voter&#8217;s choosing<\/p>\r\n<p>If you cannot enter the polling place due to disability, you can request an absentee ballot.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>What do I do if I see something illegal at the polls?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>Federal law protects voters at the polls from voter intimidation, harassment, and other barriers to voting. New Hampshire restricts political signage and speech within a corridor at least 10 feet wide. The polling place moderator determines how far that corridor extends beyond the polling place doors.<\/p>\r\n<p>New Hampshire enacted a new provision in 2015 that banned people within polling places, including average citizens waiting to vote, from wearing any campaign material in the form of a pin, sticker, or article of clothing. This is due to a concern of coercion.<\/p>\r\n<p>Voters will be asked to cover up or remove those items. The polling place Moderator can report them to the Attorney General&#8217;s office.<\/p>\r\n<p>Federal law outlaws fraudulent election activities that can damage the integrity of an election, such as buying and selling votes, altering votes, marking ballots for voters other than how they instructed (for voters who need assistance), voting by another name, and voting at more than one location.<\/p>\r\n<p>Report suspected illegal activity to poll workers at your polling station. You can also make a complaint to your town or city clerk or:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>The New Hampshire Secretary of State website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sos.nh.gov\/elections\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.sos.nh.gov\/elections<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Email: <a href=\"mailto:elections@sos.nh.gov\" target=\"_blank\" >elections@sos.nh.gov<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>You can also report voting law violations to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/crt\/complaint\/votintake\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Department of Justice<\/a>. If you feel your voting rights have been violated, you can contact a <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/civil-rights\/new-hampshire\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Hampshire attorney<\/a> experienced in voting law.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>You Don\u2019t Have To Solve This on Your Own \u2013 Get a Lawyer\u2019s Help<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>Meeting with a lawyer can help you understand your options and how to best protect your rights. If you feel like your voting rights were violated, consider consulting with a <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/civil-rights\/new-hampshire\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">civil rights attorney<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"was-this-helpful\">\n    <div\n            class=\"was-this-helpful__question-container\"\n            aria-labelledby=\"was-this-helpful__question\"\n            role=\"group\"\n    >\n        <span\n                id=\"was-this-helpful__question\"\n                class=\"was-this-helpful__question fl-text-lg-bold\"\n        >Was this helpful?<\/span>\n        <button\n                class=\"was-this-helpful__button fl-text-sm\"\n                aria-label=\"Yes\"\n                value=\"yes\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"was-this-helpful__button-text fl-text-bold\">Yes<\/span>\n            <i class=\"was-this-helpful__button-icon\">\n                <svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\" 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<span class=\"fl-button-content\">Submit<\/span>\n                    <i\n                        class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                    ><\/i>\n                <\/button>\n                <button\n                    class=\"was-this-helpful__feedback-button was-this-helpful__feedback-button--cancel fl-button primary disabled\"\n                    type=\"reset\"\n                >\n                    <span class=\"fl-button-content\">Cancel<\/span>\n                    <i\n                        class=\"fa fa-times-circle medium\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                    ><\/i>\n                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/form>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"was-this-helpful__thank-you-message\" role=\"status\">\n        <i class=\"was-this-helpful__thank-you-message-icon fa fa-check\"><\/i>\n        <p class=\"was-this-helpful__thank-you-message-text\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-section-sidebar\">\n        <div class=\"fl-contact-information\">\n    <h2 class=\"fl-h2 fl-contact-information-title\">Additional Information<\/h2>                        <a class=\"fl-text-sm-bold fl-contact-information-organization\" href=\"https:\/\/sos.nh.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Hampshire Secretary of State<\/a>\n                <div class=\"fl-text-sm fl-contact-information-address\"><p>State House Room 204\u00a0<br \/>\n107 North Main Street\u00a0<br \/>\nConcord, NH 03301<\/p>\n<\/div>    <p class=\"fl-text-sm fl-no-margin\"><span class=\"fl-contact-information-label fl-bold-text\">Phone:<\/span>603-271-3242<\/p>                <p class=\"fl-text-sm fl-no-margin\"><span class=\"fl-contact-information-label fl-bold-text\">Email:<\/span><a href=\"mailto:elections@sos.nh.gov  \">elections@sos.nh.gov  <\/a><\/p>\n        <p class=\"fl-text-sm fl-no-margin\"><span class=\"fl-contact-information-label fl-bold-text\">Web:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sos.nh.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/sos.nh.gov\/<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fl-free-text-component fl-free-text-component-light fl-free-text-component-\">\n    <div class=\"fl-container\">\n                    <h2 class=\"fl-title-H2 fl-no-margin fl-text-center\">New Hampshire Voting Resources<\/h2>\n                <p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 18px;\">Your vote counts. Take the time to learn how and when to vote.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-divider fl-divider-no-vertical fl-divider-white\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n        src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1748942224\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/general-thumbnails-latl-icon-voting-divider\/general-thumbnails-latl-icon-voting-divider.png?_i=AA\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        alt=\"\"\n    \/>\n<\/div>\n\n                                \n\n<div class=\"generalCardContainer\">\n            <div class=\"cards-container cards-wrapper fl-cards-white\">\n            <div class=\"cards-container__content\">\n                \n<div\n    class=\"fl-image-card fl-image-card--no-max-width fl-image-card--no-min-height fl-card-with-children fl-latl-card fl-image-card-title-on-image fl-flex fl-flex-column\"\n>\n                    <span class=\"\"\n        >\n\n            <div class=\"fl-image-card-image-wrapper fl-image-card-image-wrapper-default\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\n                     src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203404\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-stock-gettyimages-478598956\/voting-stock-gettyimages-478598956.jpg?_i=AA\"\n                     alt=\"\"\n                ><\/img>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/span>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-image-card-content fl-flex-basis-100\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div\n            class=\"fl-latl-card-footer fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\"\n        >\n                    <a class=\"fl-latl-card-footer-link fl-text-lg-medium fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\" href=\"https:\/\/app.sos.nh.gov\/pollingplacesampleballot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\n                <span>POLLING PLACE LOCATOR<\/span>\n                <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div\n    class=\"fl-image-card fl-image-card--no-max-width fl-image-card--no-min-height fl-card-with-children fl-latl-card fl-image-card-title-on-image fl-flex fl-flex-column\"\n>\n                    <span class=\"\"\n        >\n\n            <div class=\"fl-image-card-image-wrapper fl-image-card-image-wrapper-default\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\n                     src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749047631\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-stock-gettyimages-155439010\/voting-stock-gettyimages-155439010.jpg?_i=AA\"\n                     alt=\"\"\n                ><\/img>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/span>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-image-card-content fl-flex-basis-100\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div\n            class=\"fl-latl-card-footer fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\"\n        >\n                    <a class=\"fl-latl-card-footer-link fl-text-lg-medium fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.nh.gov\/elections\/2024-2025-political-calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\n                <span>ELECTION FAQs<\/span>\n                <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div\n    class=\"fl-image-card fl-image-card--no-max-width fl-image-card--no-min-height fl-card-with-children fl-latl-card fl-image-card-title-on-image fl-flex fl-flex-column\"\n>\n                    <span class=\"\"\n        >\n\n            <div class=\"fl-image-card-image-wrapper fl-image-card-image-wrapper-default\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\n                     src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203412\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-CompletingBallot\/voting-CompletingBallot.jpg?_i=AA\"\n                     alt=\"\"\n                ><\/img>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/span>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-image-card-content fl-flex-basis-100\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div\n            class=\"fl-latl-card-footer fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\"\n        >\n                    <a class=\"fl-latl-card-footer-link fl-text-lg-medium fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.nh.gov\/elections\/absentee-ballots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\n                <span>ABSENTEE VOTING<\/span>\n                <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Voting in America is a right, a duty, and a privilege. 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