Voting in Party Primaries

Can I vote in a primary if I am an undeclared voter?

Yes. An undeclared voter may vote in a state primary or a presidential primary. You will be required to choose either a Republican, Democratic or Libertarian ballot when you go to vote.

How do I return to undeclared status after voting in a state primary or presidential primary?

When you vote on a party ballot in a state or presidential primary, you become a registered member of that party unless you fill out a card to or sign a list to return to undeclared status with the supervisors of the checklist before leaving the polling place.

How do I change my party affiliation?

You may change your party affiliation with the clerk of the town or city where you are domiciled or at any scheduled meeting of the supervisors of the checklist except for during the period of time between the first day of the filing period for the primary election and/or the presidential primary election and the date of the primary election itself.

Where can I look up my voter registration status?

Voters that have provided their date of birth on a voter registration form may go to the Secretary of State’s Registered Voter web link . The person must enter their first name, last name, town or city, date of birth, and complete the security entry. If the name, town or city, and date of birth are the same as what was provided in their voter registration form, their name, voter ID, and party affiliation, if any, will be displayed.

What if my party affiliation that is displayed on the Secretary of State’s website is not correct?

Voters should contact their local supervisors of the checklist or town/city clerk.

What are the official political parties in the state?

At this time, the official political parties in the State of New Hampshire are the Democratic, Republican and Libertarian parties.

“Party shall mean any political organization which at the preceding state general election received at least 4 percent of the total number of votes cast for any one of the following: the office of governor or the offices of United States Senators.” RSA 652:11

Does the state website feature contact information and/or links to official political party web sites?

No.

What if I am observing a religious holiday on the day of an election?

Any person who cannot appear in public on election day because of observance of a religious commitment may request an absentee ballot from their town or city clerk.