Election Laws
As a purple state and host of the nation's first presidential primary, the question of how elections are run in New Hampshire is fraught with controversy. This is reflected in the fierce debate over recent changes to the state's voter residency rules. In light of the 2020 Census, lawmakers also wrangled over the question of who will draw the state's voting districts. Explore these debates and others around campaign finance reform and town elections in the featured bills and articles on this page. Are you interested in the debate over who can vote in an election, including college students and absentee voters? Check out our topic page on Voting Rights.