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Elections / Voting

Registering to Vote

Register in person at the Town Clerk's office prior to the deadline for the given election, or in person at the election itself.

Note the requirement to provide proof of identity, age, citizenship, and domicile (residence).

Commonly submitted documents include:

  • A driver's license or non-driver ID (for identity and age)
  • A birth certificate, US Passport/Passcard or naturalization document (for citizenship)
  • Utility bill or rental agreement (for domicile)

Refer to https://www.sos.nh.gov/elections/register-vote for more detailed instructions.

Viewing Your Voter Information

Visit the NH Secretary of State's page at https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation to look up and view your voter information, including absentee ballot status, party registration, and polling location.

Absentee Ballot Process 

1. Complete application:  To request an absentee ballot, first complete the appropriate application for the given election:

You may print your own copy or pick one up at the Town Clerk's Office during regular business hours.

Complete a separate absentee ballot application for each election for which you will be unable to vote in person.

2. Return Application:  Completed, signed application forms may be returned in person or by US Mail, delivery service, fax, or e-mail attachment as noted on page 2 of the form.

3. Receive ballot:  The Town Clerk's Office will then give the absentee ballot to the voter, or mail it to the voter if the voter is not present or the absentee ballots are not yet available.  

4. Complete ballot: Complete the ballot for the election, making sure to put it in the inner envelope and write "Dunbarton" and sign in the designated places, seal the envelope, and put it in the outer envelope, seal that envelope, and legibly write at least your name in the return address field (even if returning in person).

For details, see 2024 Absentee Ballot Marking and Mailing Instructions.

NOTE: For the 2024 Town / School Election there are 3 ballots total (one is for Zoning).  Return all 3 together, even if you leave one or more blank.

5. Return ballot:  Completed ballots may be returned in person*^ or by US Mail or delivery service.

* Ballots may only be returned in person directly to the Town Clerk or Deputy Town Clerk, and must be returned by someone authorized to do so.

^ If a person other than the voter returns the ballot in person, that person must be authorized and complete an Absentee Ballot Return Form while at the Town Clerk's Office and provide proof of identification.  

Absentee ballots may be requested up until the day before the election, and the Town Clerk's Office is open until 5pm that Monday.  If your plans change last minute and you will be unable to vote in person, you can come in person to submit the request, receive a ballot, complete it, and return it while you are here.

 

2023 Town / School Election - Tuesday, March 12, 2024 

Sample ballots:

Note also:

  • School District Meeting is at 4pm on Saturday, March 9, 2024
  • Town Meeting is at 7pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

 

2024 Elections

Dunbarton is scheduled to have at least 4 elections in 2024:

  • Presidential Primary - January 23, 2024 (COMPLETED)
  • Town and School Election - March 12, 2024
  • State Primary - September 10, 2024
  • State General - November 5, 2024

 

Volunteering at the Elections and/or for Setup or Ballot Counting or Town Meeting

Contact the Town Clerk's Office or the Town Moderator if you are interested in volunteering.  

There are numerous ways to contribute before, during, and/or after an Election.  These may include, but are not limited to:

  • In advance:
    • Creating "Tally Sheets" for ballot counting and totaling.
    • Coordinating meals for election workers.
    • Regularly attending meetings of the Supervisors of the Checklist to learn about their duties and processes and possibly serve as an assistant if they decide. 
  • The day/evening before:
    • Set up at the Election Location the afternoon/evening before the election.  Possibilities include helping to set up tables, posting signs as directed, securing a pencil within each booth, etc.
      Set up start time is set on a per-Election basis.
    • Other preparation for the Election the evening before.  In particular a ballot clerk could help to assemble the check-in and check-out lists.
  • Election Day: (many positions typically work one "shift" rather than the whole day)
    • Greeters direct people to the appropriate table, etc.
    • "Traffic control" person monitors the voting area (from outside of it) and asks the ballot clerks to pause handing out ballots if there are no vacant booths.
    • Ballot clerks check in voters and distribute the ballots.  These are 2 year appointed positions and require training and watching the most recent, relevant webinars from the State prior to each election.
    • Any other position/role may need assistant(s) or "pro tem" (temporary that day only) people.
    • Other - pick up / deliver food; run errand at the Town Offices, etc.
  • Election Night:
    • Ballots are hand counted in the evening after the election. Please contact the Town Clerk's Office if you are interested in being part of the ballot counting process for an election.  You must be a registered voter in town and not listed on the ballot being counted.

Contact the Town Clerk's Office or the Town Moderator if you are interested in contributing.