2026 New Hampshire Elections
Key 2026 state and federal election dates for New Hampshire, plus voter registration and absentee resources.
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General Election
- In-person early voting
- Not offered statewide
- New Hampshire does not offer in-person early voting; all voters must vote at the polls on Election Day or use excuse-based absentee voting.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
- Voter registration deadline
- November 3, 2026
- New Hampshire allows same-day voter registration in person at the polls on Election Day.
- Absentee ballot request (excuse required)
- November 2, 2026
- Absentee voting requires a statutory excuse (e.g., absence from town, disability, religious observance), and applications may be submitted up until the day before the election.
- Mail ballot return
- Must be received by November 3, 2026
- Absentee ballots must be received by the town/city clerk by the close of polls on Election Day.
Key dates
State & Federal Elections
Early voting, mail ballot, and registration deadlines below are calculated from New Hampshire's standing rules for each election date. Always confirm with your county election office.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 · Primary Election · CompletedShow detailsHide details
- In-person early voting
- Not offered statewide
- New Hampshire does not offer in-person early voting; all voters must vote at the polls on Election Day or use excuse-based absentee voting.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
- Voter registration deadline
- September 8, 2026
- New Hampshire allows same-day voter registration in person at the polls on Election Day.
- Absentee ballot request (excuse required)
- September 7, 2026
- Absentee voting requires a statutory excuse (e.g., absence from town, disability, religious observance), and applications may be submitted up until the day before the election.
- Mail ballot return
- Must be received by September 8, 2026
- Absentee ballots must be received by the town/city clerk by the close of polls on Election Day.
- 22 days away
General Election
NOV032026Tuesday- In-person early voting
- Not offered statewide
- New Hampshire does not offer in-person early voting; all voters must vote at the polls on Election Day or use excuse-based absentee voting.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
- Voter registration deadline
- November 3, 2026
- New Hampshire allows same-day voter registration in person at the polls on Election Day.
- Absentee ballot request (excuse required)
- November 2, 2026
- Absentee voting requires a statutory excuse (e.g., absence from town, disability, religious observance), and applications may be submitted up until the day before the election.
- Mail ballot return
- Must be received by November 3, 2026
- Absentee ballots must be received by the town/city clerk by the close of polls on Election Day.
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- 603-228-4794
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