Absentee ballots for state primary now available; here’s what to know about new ID rules

By: Ethan DeWitt

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: August 11, 2026

Words: 815

Last Updated: 1 week ago


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New Hampshire towns are now equipped with absentee ballots for the Sept. 8 primary, Secretary of State Dave Scanlan announced Monday.

But requesting those ballots could require some extra steps this year under new laws tightening proof of identity requirements.

To obtain a ballot this election cycle, absentee voters must either go to their town hall with their ID, send a photocopy of the ID through the mail, or get a notarized signature …

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