Here’s what you need to know to cast your vote on or before the Nov. 3 midterm election.
Voter registration requirements and deadlines
To register to vote, you need to fill out a Voter Registration Form with your local clerk or supervisor of the checklist and provide proof of your citizenship, age, domicile (primary residence address) and identity.
Here are the voter registration deadlines for the Nov. 3 election:
- Now to Nov. 2: Register at your town/city clerk’s office or at a local supervisors of the checklist meeting.
- Nov. 3: Register at your polling place.
If you’re requesting or returning an absentee ballot in person, the deadline is 5 p.m. the day before Election Day. If you’re mailing your ballot or having someone deliver it for you, your local clerk must receive it by 5 p.m. on Election Day. The US Postal Service recommends mailing your completed absentee ballot at least a week before Election Day to make sure it gets there in time. Read our guide to absentee voting here.
Use Granite Post’s voter hub to look up your registration status or check registration requirements for the Nov. 3 election.
Voter ID requirements
New Hampshire voters are required to show proof of their identification to receive a ballot and vote. Forms of identity like a driver’s license, government-issued photo ID, or passport/passcard are accepted. Student IDs are no longer accepted on their own..
Check out our voter ID carousel for more information on accepted proof of identity.
What are my rights on Election Day?
If the polls close while you’re in line to vote, you still have the right to vote.
Make a mistake on your ballot? You are allowed to ask for a new one.
If the machines are down at your polling location, ask for a paper ballot.
A poll worker says my name isn’t on the list of registered voters, what do I do?
Voters are entitled to a provisional ballot, even if they aren’t in the poll book.
A provisional ballot records your vote when there are questions around your eligibility to cast a regular ballot. Voters may also be asked to cast a provisional ballot for reasons such as appearing at the wrong polling location, not appearing on the voter registration list, or not presenting your state’s required ID to the polls.
After Election Day, officials will investigate whether you are qualified to vote and registered. If found to be qualified, your provisional ballot will be counted.
Voter Intimidation at the polls
Voter intimidation is illegal. Examples include:
- Aggressively questioning voters about their citizenship, criminal history, or eligibility to vote
- Impersonating an election official
- Posting false or misleading signs about voter fraud or criminal penalties
- Spreading false information about voting rights
- Harassing voters, especially non-English speakers and voters of color
If you see or experience voter intimidation, report it to your local election officials. You can also contact the Election Protection Hotline for assistance.
Click here to learn how you can take a more active role in spotting voter suppression as a poll watcher.
Election Protection Hotline
If you run into any problems or have voting-related questions, call the Election Protection Hotline:
- English: 1-866-OUR-VOTE / 1-866-687-8683
- Spanish: 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA / 1-888-839-8682
- Arabic: 1-844-YALLA-US / 1-844-925-5287
- For Bengali, Cantonese, Hindi, Urdu, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, or Vietnamese: 1-888-274-8683
Are you ready to vote?
Use Granite Post’s voter hub below to verify your registration status, find your polling place, and access key voting information.
