Poll hours: 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
In New Hampshire, polling place hours of operation vary. In general, polling places open between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time
State Election Guide
New Hampshire election dates and voter deadlines
New Hampshire 2026 election calendar with upcoming election dates, voter registration deadlines, early voting, absentee voting, poll hours, and official sources.
Before You Vote
Key voting questions
How can I find my polling location?
Voter Information Lookup can help you check your voter registration status, check your party affiliation, and check your polling place location.
What's on the New Hampshire ballot in 2026?
New Hampshire's current statewide calendar includes New Hampshire Primary Election 2026 on September 8, 2026 and New Hampshire General Election 2026 on November 3, 2026. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.
Who can vote in primaries in New Hampshire?
An undeclared voter may vote in a state primary or a presidential primary. You will be required to choose either a Democratic or Republican ballot when you go to vote. When you vote on a party ballot in a state or presidential primary, you become a registered...
Election Calendar
New Hampshire current and upcoming election dates
New Hampshire Primary Election 2026
September 8, 2026
State and Federal primaries are held on the second Tuesday in September of each even-numbered year to select the nominees of the major political parties for partisan offices - Both state and federal offices. NH ST § 653:8
Poll hours: 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Official New Hampshire Primary Election 2026 source
Key deadlines
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Absentee ballots available
Last day for Secretary of State to deliver ballots to clerks. Ballots shall be inspected by town or city clerk in the presence of at least one other legal voter and resealed for use on election day. RSA 656:22 Last day...
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Election Day Voter Registration Deadline
Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place on election day at all elections.Voters must provide sufficient identification and proof of residency in order to receive a ballot. N.H. Rev. Stat. §654:7...
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Voter Registration Deadline In Person
Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place on election day at all elections.Voters must provide sufficient identification and proof of residency in order to receive a ballot. N.H. Rev. Stat. §654:7...
New Hampshire General Election 2026
November 3, 2026
November General election is held the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month of November
Poll hours: 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Official New Hampshire General Election 2026 source
Key deadlines
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Absentee ballots available
Last day for Secretary of State to deliver general election ballots to clerks. Ballots shall be inspected by town or city clerk in the presence of at least one other legal voter and resealed for use on election day. RSA...
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Election Day Voter Registration Deadline
Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place on election day at all elections.Voters must provide sufficient identification and proof of residency in order to receive a ballot. N.H. Rev. Stat. §654:7...
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Voter Registration Deadline In Person
Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place on election day at all elections.Voters must provide sufficient identification and proof of residency in order to receive a ballot. N.H. Rev. Stat. §654:7...
Election Day Rules
Voting on Election Day in New Hampshire
Time off for voting: No
A person who is unable to appear at any time during polling hours at his or her polling place because an employment obligation requires the person to remain physically at work or to be in transit to or from work from the time the polls open until after the time the polls close shall be considered absent.
Voting at the polls on Election Day
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Voter ID: Photo ID
Can I register at the polls on Election Day?
Yes. New Hampshire lists same-day or Election Day registration. Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place on election day at all elections.Voters must provide sufficient identification and proof of residency in order to receive a ballot. N.H. Rev. Stat. §654:7, §654:7-a