Voting in New Hampshire
U.S. Senate and Governor
Statewide races every New Hampshire voter sees. Candidates are listed in the order of the official source, with party as printed.
U.S. Senate
On the ballot. The candidate list is not confirmed yet. Check with the New Hampshire Secretary of State, Elections Division.
Governor
On the ballot. The candidate list is not confirmed yet. Check with the New Hampshire Secretary of State, Elections Division.
Source: New Hampshire Secretary of State 2026 General Election Candidate List. Write-in candidates not shown. Your county's sample ballot has every race.
Key facts for Nov. 3
Register to vote
Not confirmed yet. Check with the New Hampshire Secretary of State, Elections Division.
Same-day registration: Yes. Register at your polling place on Election Day, Nov. 3, with proof of identity, age, citizenship and domicile.
Vote early in person
No in-person early voting found on official pages; see absentee rules.
Election Day
Not confirmed yet. Check with the New Hampshire Secretary of State, Elections Division.
Vote by mail
Who: Only voters with an approved reason (excuse required), such as being out of town, disability or illness, religious observance, work or caregiving during poll hours, or winter storm concerns.
Return by: By mail, must reach the local clerk by 5 p.m. on Nov. 3. Delivered in person, by 5 p.m. on Nov. 2.
ID to vote in person
Voters must show proof of identity at the polls. The official page says a voter without documents may complete an affidavit; confirm current rules with the Secretary of State.
Note: Most sos.nh.gov pages (registration deadlines, Election Day voting, voter ID document, pocket voter guide) returned 403 errors. Pre-election registration deadline, online registration, poll hours and absentee request deadline not confirmed. The ID and affidavit text came from an older-looking page and may not reflect recent voter ID or proof-of-citizenship changes.
From the New Hampshire Secretary of State, Elections Division and other official state sources, checked Oct 7, 2026. Rules can change; the official office has the final word. Only eligible, registered voters may vote.
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