Elections
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We asked, you answered: Should New Hampshire make voting easier—or are the current rules fine?
New Hampshire was crowned the most difficult state to vote in in 2022 and it’s only gotten more difficult since. This week, we asked readers: Should New Hampshire make voting easier—or are the current rules fine?
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17 things to know about how to vote in New Hampshire
Here are answers to some of the most common questions about registering to vote in New Hampshire, finding your polling place, absentee voting, voter ID, and casting your ballot in 2026.
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Your guide to absentee voting in New Hampshire
Here’s everything you need to know about absentee ballot voting in New Hampshire.
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New Hampshire primary is on Sept. 8. Here’s what to look for
The 2026 New Hampshire primary election is quickly approaching and will feature some competitive races that could have implications for the control of the U.S. Congress.
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We asked, you answered: What political issue best explains how you vote?
We all have different reasons for casting our ballots the way we do. For some, it comes down to the economy. For others, it might be housing, healthcare, education, abortion, immigration, or another issue entirely. This week, we asked readers: What political issue best explains how you vote—and why?
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We asked, you answered: How confident are you that NH’s elections are fair and secure?
This week we asked readers: How confident are you that New Hampshire’s election process is fair and secure?
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Portsmouth 2025 election voter guide: When and where to vote, who is on ballot
Portsmouth’s 2025 election is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Voters will choose the mayor and city councilors, School Board members, Police Commission and Fire Commission members. The ballot also has questions asking voters if they want to allow social districts for outdoor drinking areas in the city, and if they want to prohibit games of chance (casino-style games) and Keno.
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Somersworth 2025 election voter guide: Where and when to vote, who’s on ballot
Somersworth voters will elect a mayor, city councilors and School Board members on the ballots in the Tuesday, Nov. 4 election.
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Read views of all 17 Portsmouth City Council candidates here, and meet them at forums
Voters will have the opportunity to hear from City Council candidates at three upcoming forums. In addition, all 17 candidates for the City Council have responded to candidate questionnaires prepared by Seacoastonline and Portsmouth Herald staff. The candidates were asked about issues such as affordability of living in Portsmouth, the city budget, housing, the police…
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Rural NH voters face new barriers to absentee voter registration
A bill signed by Gov. Kelly Ayotte earlier this month requires absentee ballot requests to include proof of citizenship, age, domicile and identity, even for those who have previously voted in the state.
