our vote our power
our vote our power
YOUR VOTE IS YOUR POWER.
Housing. Child care. Health care. Property taxes.
The decisions that determine what you pay are made by people with power.
Your vote gives you some of that power back.
I’M VOTING.
THE ISSUES ARE CONNECTED.
SO IS YOUR POWER TO CHANGE THEM.
51% of New Hampshire renters are cost-burdened, meaning they spend at least 30% of their income on housing.1
Center-based child care for an infant and a four-year-old in New Hampshire averaged about $30,000 in 2025.2
The average deductible for a family health insurance plan in New Hampshire increased 323% from 2005 to 2024.3
Property taxes provided 61% of New Hampshire local-government revenue in FY2022 — the highest share of any state.4
of voters say the wealthy and large corporations have too much power and influence over government.
They have money.
They have lobbyists.
You have a vote.
Source: Hart Research Associates, "How Voters Connect Taxes and Democracy", May 2026.
VOTING IN
NEW HAMPSHIRE
What you need to know for the November 2026 elections.
REGISTER TO VOTE
Register before Election Day through your town or city clerk's office.
You can also register at your polling place on Election Day.
Bring documents that show your identity, where you live, and, when required, citizenship.
Government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport.
Documents can include a vehicle registration, lease, tax or utility bill, government mail, or other accepted proof of domicile.
A passport, birth certificate, naturalization papers, or other accepted proof of citizenship. If your name differs across documents, additional documentation may be needed.
Don't have citizenship documents? You may be able to complete an affidavit instead.
If disability or temporary absence applies, you may be able to register absentee. Contact your town or city clerk.
VOTE
Show an accepted government-issued photo ID to the Ballot Clerk.
An otherwise accepted ID can be used regardless of expiration date.
You may be identified by the moderator or another election official.
Accessible voting systems are available for voters with vision or writing disabilities.
You may be eligible to vote absentee if you can't get to the polls because of:
Request an absentee ballot application from your town or city clerk. Do this early — mail can be slow.
Provide identification as required on the application. Depending on your circumstances, this may involve showing photo ID, including a copy of your ID, or having your signature notarized.
Return your completed application to your town or city clerk.