Voting Rights

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Voting is an important responsibility of citizenship. New Hampshire law goes to great lengths to ensure that only those who have the right to vote can do so. However, some feel these strict voting rules lead to some voters becoming disenfranchised. In these articles and briefs, we explore the complex issues regarding voting rights in New Hampshire. Are you interested in how elections are run, including redistricting and campaign finance? Check out our topic page on Election Laws.

Critical bills

HB 40 (2023)
Repeal stricter voter registration laws

HB 101 (2023)
Require undeclared voters to choose a party four months before voting in a primary

HB 405 (2023)
Prohibit out-of-state students at UNH from voting

HB 460 (2023)
Repeal affidavit option for voters without ID

HB 502 (2023)
Repeal affidavit ballots

HB 508 (2023)
Require state to pay postage for absentee ballot return envelopes

HB 586 (2023)
Allow absentee ballot for health concerns, lack of transportation

SB 70 (2023)
Authorize online election information portal

SB 156 (2023)
Revise process for voter registration, repealing unique process for voters registering within 30 days

SB 220 (2023)
No-excuse absentee voting for all, early absentee ballot processing

Read our articles

redistricting

A recent history of redistricting in NH

ranked-choice voting

Should NH adopt ranked-choice voting?

legislation

Representatives request bills related to abortion, marijuana, housing, and more

absentee voter mailbox

Should towns be allowed to process absentee ballots early?

In New Hampshire, every vote really does matter

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Student Vote

Voter Residency Requirement

Voting Age

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