In New Hampshire, Election Day is an important event that voters need to be well-prepared for. Scheduled for November 5, 2024, understanding the voting process is crucial for all eligible citizens. To participate, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, and reside in New Hampshire. Interestingly, there is no duration requirement for residency, meaning anyone domiciled in the state can vote.

Voter registration can be completed at your local town hall up to 6 to 13 days before the election, or you can register at your polling place on Election Day. To register, you’ll need identification proving your citizenship, age, primary address, and identity. Should you lack necessary documents, you may sign an affidavit form, but be aware, as of 2023, you must present these documents within seven days, or your vote will not be counted. For issues at your polling site, contact the moderator or your town or city clerk. The New Hampshire attorney general’s voter hotline (1-866-868-3703) is also available from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.

College students may choose to vote either in New Hampshire or their home state, but not in both. Absentee voting is available for those unable to vote in person. Absentee ballots should be submitted to the town clerk by the day before the election, or they must arrive by mail by 5 p.m. on Election Day. Unlike other states, New Hampshire does not offer "early voting." For sample ballots, voters can check online by entering their voting ward details, and this is beneficial for familiarizing oneself with the ballot content before November 5.

This year’s ballot includes a proposed constitutional amendment about state judges’ retirement age. Currently set at 70, the amendment seeks to extend this to 75. A "yes" vote supports extending judges' retirement age, while a "no" vote opposes the change. Also, note that a new voting rules bill signed by Gov. Sununu will affect future elections by requiring proof of valid citizenship and eliminating affidavit ballots, but it will not influence the 2024 general election.

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