Tuesday, November 3, 2026
New Hampshire General Election
Every New Hampshire voter will see the statewide races below.
Election Day
U.S. House and local races for New Hampshire are coming soon. To see your full ballot now, use New Hampshire Secretary of State: Voters.
Statewide races
On every New Hampshire ballot.
Key dates
- Sun, May 3, 2026: Absentee ballot requests openApplications are accepted starting six months before the election. Absentee voting requires a qualifying reason, such as being out of town on Election Day, a disability or illness, a religious observance, or an employment or caregiving commitment.
- Mon, November 2, 2026: Last day to request an absentee ballotClerks mail absentee ballots for requests received by 12:00 p.m. on this day. You can request an absentee ballot in person at your town or city clerk's office until 5:00 p.m.
- Tue, November 3, 2026: Election DayPolling hours vary by town; check the Secretary of State's polling place lookup. You can register to vote at your polling place on Election Day with proof of identity, age, citizenship and domicile. Before the election, registration with your town or city clerk closes 6 to 13 days ahead, depending on the town. Absentee ballots returned by mail or by a delivery agent must be received by the clerk by 5:00 p.m. on Election Day.
Sources: New Hampshire Secretary of State: Absentee Ballots; New Hampshire Secretary of State: Register to Vote; New Hampshire Secretary of State: 2026-2027 Political Calendar; NH RSA Chapter 657: Absentee Voting (application window, request deadlines, 5:00 p.m. return deadline); NH RSA 654:27: Session for Correction of the Checklist (6 to 13 days before the election). Check with your local election office for early-voting hours and locations.