Warning: Mail-in voting is a convenient and safe way to vote, but your ballot might not count if it's submitted late or with errors. So follow the directions below on how to vote early or absentee and make your vote count in New Hampshire.
Note - this information below may change for your state due to ongoing litigation and legislation. This page will be updated within 24 hours of any change.
You can vote in-person absentee in your state.
You can go to your local clerk's office to vote in person with an absentee ballot. You will request, fill out, and return your ballot in one visit.
Voting by mail is a two-step process in New Hampshire. Step 1: Request your ballot NOW. You must have an excuse to qualify to vote with an absentee ballot. There is no set deadline but we recommend you request your ballot by March 7th - if possible, you should apply well before then! Step 2: Complete and return your ballot ASAP.
Due to COVID-19, your state has expanded vote by mail access for the November 2020 election. That means that ‘COVID-19’ qualifies as an excuse to request your absentee ballot.
P.S. If COVID-19 wasn’t affecting the U.S. right now, your state would have stricter requirements for you to qualify to vote by mail.
After you complete your ballot, sign the affidavit printed on the outside of the envelope. Be sure that your signature matches your signature on file with the state! If you registered online or at the DMV, check the signature on your license. If the signature does not match, your ballot could be tossed and will not count.
New Hampshire voters must show valid photo ID when voting in person. Info here on what qualifies. You do not need to submit a copy of your photo ID when voting by mail. The signature on the ballot will be compared to the signature on the voter registration form.
You must add a stamp when mailing in your ballot.
Your family member may return your ballot for you.
Look Up Ballot Drop Off LocationsClick here to track your ballot. Your state offers electronic, barcode ballot tracking services so you can make sure your ballot gets counted.
If you would like to vote in person, go to your polling site on Election Day.
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Call 866-OUR-VOTE if you need assistance.
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