Open Democracy NH

09/01/2026

08/29/2026

An equal voice for all

08/26/2026

If you have a physical disability or care for someone with a disability and you are unable to vote in-person on Election Day because of the disability, you can vote by absentee ballot. The following text is also available for download as a PDF

08/25/2026

📣 Attention student voters—this one’s for you!

Make sure you know what documents you’ll need to register to vote and cast your ballot before heading to the polls. (Tip: remember, ACID: age, citizenship, identity, & domicile)

⚠️ Important: Student IDs are no longer accepted as proof of identity for voter registration or voting in New Hampshire.

If you don't have a government-issued photo ID, you can obtain a Free Voter ID. More info: sos.nh.gov/proof-voter-registration-qualifications

08/25/2026

Have you made your plan to vote in the New Hampshire Primary on September 8?

If not, now is a great time—we’re just about two weeks out! Here are a few things you can do now to get :

- View your sample ballot on the NH Secretary of State’s website or your town/city website. https://app.sos.nh.gov/pollingplacesampleballot

- Double-check your voter registration status and make sure your information is up to date. https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation

- Planning to register? Make sure you know your options for proving your voter qualifications. Remember ACID: Age, Citizenship, Identity & Domicile. https://www.sos.nh.gov/elections/register-vote

Have questions about voting or registering in New Hampshire? Drop them below! We’re here to help you make your plan and be ready for Election Day. 🗳️

08/25/2026

With just over two weeks to go until New Hampshire’s September 8 Primary Election, here’s a reminder from Liz Tentarelli, President of the League of Women Voters NH: If you plan to vote absentee, request your ballot ASAP! 📬🗳️

👉 First, remember that New Hampshire requires an excuse to vote absentee. Some of the most common reasons include if you’ll be out of town on Election Day, have an illness or disability, have a religious observance, or have work or caregiving responsibilities that prevent you from getting to the polls while they’re open.

⚠️ There are also new ID requirements for requesting an absentee ballot. You’ll need to do ONE of the following:

📄 Include a photocopy of your ID with your application
✍️ Have your signature on the application notarized
🏛️ Or provide your ID or notarized signature in person to your town/city clerk or their designee

While you can request an absentee ballot by mail until 12 PM the day before the election, don’t wait that long if you need your ballot mailed to you and back!📬 USPS recommends mailing your completed ballot AT LEAST one week before Election Day.

Already requested yours? Use the NH Secretary of State’s Voter Information Lookup at app.sos.nh.gov/viphome to check:

- Whether your clerk received your application
- When your ballot was sent
- Whether your completed ballot was received

Request early. Return early. Make sure your vote gets there on time! More info on absentee voting in New Hampshire: https://www.sos.nh.gov/elections/absentee-ballots

08/20/2026

TONIGHT! Join us for our Nonpartisan Poll Observer Training at 6PM! 🗳️ 👀

Your eyes and ears at the polls help ensure every eligible Granite Stater can cast their ballot with confidence. Elections are happening on September 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026!

Share your availability here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfswqgBIpyYQysdHfNjB-flqxrzLgNINYmeX74l5I9jXz-nBQ/viewform

Once you fill out the form above, you'll receive an email with all available training dates to sign up for (Aug. 20 & 26, with more coming before the general!). If you can't make one, email [email protected] for a recording!

08/20/2026

An important reminder from our Voter Education Coordinator, Sarah Ortiz!

As of May 28, 2026, the Qualified Voter Affidavit (QVA) has been RESTORED as an option for voters who cannot provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote.
https://www.aclu-nh.org/press-releases/victory-court-declares-nh-anti-voter-law-unconstitutional/

What does that mean for you? If you’re eligible to vote but don’t have access to citizenship documents, you can still register by completing a QVA and swearing to your citizenship under penalty of perjury.

Know your options before heading to the polls—and help us spread the word by sharing this post! 📣