Where do I vote in New Hampshire primary? How to find your polling place

Here's what New Hampshire voters need to know to go to vote in the presidential primary on Jan. 23, 2024, with information from the secretary of state:

How do I find my polling location?

Polling locations can be found at the secretary of state’s website. Here, you can either search for your polling place by address, or view a state list of locations.

When do polls open and close?

Polling times vary by town and city in New Hampshire. Most are open from 7 or 8 a.m. to 7 or 8 p.m., but some, like Hebron, don’t open until as late as 11 a.m. Millsfield opens at midnight and is open “until all have voted.” You can check your polling place to find out the exact time your location opens and closes.

What should I bring to the polls?

If you’re already registered to vote, you should bring a form of photo identification, like a driver’s license.

If you’re registering to vote for the first time at the polls, you’ll need to bring documents that prove you meet the age, citizenship, identity, and domicile requirements. A New Hampshire driver’s license with your current address would prove many of these requirements, but you’ll still need a form of birth certificate, U.S. passport, naturalization papers, or a record confirming that you are a US citizen who was born abroad to satisfy the citizenship requirement.

Electronic documents, not just printed copies, are acceptable at polls.

What if I don’t have the right documents when I show up to the polls?

According to state election officials, no voters should be turned away from the polls because they lack the right documents. But bringing them will make your registration and voting experience as easy as possible.

If you are already registered to vote but forget a photo ID, you must sign a “challenged voter affidavit,” or a legal form swearing that you are who you say you are.

If you are a first-time New Hampshire voter without proper ID, you can still vote with something called an “Affidavit Ballot.” But in order for your vote to count, you must send proof of ID to the Secretary of State’s office within seven days. Poll workers will give you a postage paid return envelope you can use to send a copy of your ID.

If you’re still confused, check out this page for more details.

What can I wear to the polls?

In the 2020 election, a woman voted topless after an election official ruled her T-shirt (reading “McCain Hero, Trump Zero”) as a form of electioneering, which is illegal at a polling place under New Hampshire law.

Electioneering means to work for the success of a particular candidate, party, or issue in an election, and it is not permitted inside a polling place. This means that you are not allowed to wear a hat, t-shirt, button, or anything else in support of your favorite candidate or party. Voters are also not allowed to distribute or post any campaign materials. Violators are subject to a fine of up to $1,000. More details on electioneering can be found here.

More: Why did Exeter woman vote topless in NH primary? State laws on what you can wear to polls

Can I vote early elsewhere?

New Hampshire does not offer in person early voting. However, if you have qualified for an absentee ballot, you may send it early: In fact, it is recommended to mail your absentee ballot at least two weeks before the election.

What if there are issues?

Most voters will have uneventful voting days at the polls. However, sometimes long lines, weather events, or old voting machines can cause issues.

New Hampshire statute states that voters shouldn’t have to wait more than 20 minutes to vote. Last year, voters in Derry found themselves waiting over an hour. If this happens, the attorney general will get involved by getting local police to help direct traffic or respond to unruly behavior in the polling place.

In the case of a weather event, voters may be allowed to vote by absentee ballot on the Monday before the election.

New Hampshire voting machines are aging, a new ballot counting machines may not be ready to use in 2024. If you see something that looks glitchy or wrong, alert a poll worker.

Where can I find more information on voting in New Hampshire?

For more on voting in New Hampshire in 2024, check out our voter guide.

This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Where do I vote in New Hampshire primary? Find your polling place