PSA: Deadline to Switch Party Affiliation-June 2nd!

I wanted to share this important note from the Executive Director of Open Democracy: Olivia Zink. She writes to remind us all that a crucial voter registration deadline is approaching in NH!

With the September 8 New Hampshire State Primary fast approaching, we wanted to share an important reminder about upcoming voter registration and party affiliation deadlines. 

Because most Granite Staters are registered as “undeclared,” it's important for voters to understand how NH's primary system works.

If you are currently registered as “undeclared,” you are able to choose either party’s ballot in the State Primary. However, there are a few important things to keep in mind:

 June 2 is the deadline to change your party affiliation before the primary.

 If an undeclared voter casts a Democratic or Republican primary ballot—either in person or absentee—their voter registration will automatically change to that party affiliation.

After the primary, voters may change their affiliation back to “undeclared” (or to another party) either that same day by visiting the Supervisors of the Checklist table at their polling place or afterward by contacting their local clerk. Procedures can vary by town or city.

 If you think you may have forgotten to switch your affiliation back to “undeclared” after the last primary, make sure to double-check before the June 2 deadline so you can vote in the 2026 primary the way you intend!

 Voting absentee?
Undeclared voters requesting an absentee ballot must indicate which party’s primary ballot they want on their absentee ballot application.

 You can check your:

• Voter registration status
• Party affiliation
• Absentee ballot request & return status

...using the New Hampshire Secretary of State’s Voter Information Lookup Tool. 

For more information, visit the Sec. of State's Party Primary FAQ page or contact your local town or city clerk.

Please consider sharing this important info with friends and family by forwarding this email so voters are aware of the upcoming deadline and understand how voting in a primary affects party affiliation in New Hampshire.

Thank you for helping spread the word and for making sure Granite Staters are #VoteReady! 

Olivia Zink, Executive Director
https://www.opendemocracynh.org/