Transgender and gender non-conforming folks have a consitutionally protected right to use their voice to vote in elections in the Granite State. Whether it is your first time voting, registering, or reregistering, it's crucial to know your voting rights and have a plan before you enter the voting booth. Click the drop down menus below to learn more about frequently asked questions about transgender voting rights in New Hampshire and to know your rights before Election Day. And, in case you didn't know, New Hampshire is a same day voter registration state so if you haven't registed by Election Day you can do so at your local polling location when you go to vote. If you don't have any identification or documentation with you on Election Day, you can also sign a written affidavit confirming your identity.
Can I vote?
A.Can I vote?
If you are 18 years old or older by Election Day and are an American Citizen you can vote!
Where do I register?
A.Where do I register?
You can register at your Town or City Hall up to 6-13 days before the election, but New Hampshire is a same day registration state which means you can also register at the polls.
When registering to vote, you should bring documentation proving your identity, your citizenship, your domicile, and age.
If you have legally changed your name and it is not reflected under your current voter registration you must reregister to vote.
However, if you don’t have the required documentation, you can sign an affidavit at your local polling location on Election Day when you register and will still be able to vote.
What type of documentation do I need?
A.What type of documentation do I need?
Proof of Identity includes a driver's license from any state, non-driver's photo ID from any state, United States Armed Forces photo ID, United States passport or passport card, Student ID from a New Hampshire college or high school, or New Hampshire photo ID issued by the DMV for voting purposes only.
Proof of Citizenship includes a United States birth certificate or United States passport or passport card.
Proof of Age includes any of the above mentioned forms of ID with birthdate included.
Proof of Domicile includes things like leases, utility bills, or a driver's license that shows the address of where you currently live.
Do I need to reregister to vote if I have legally changed my name?
A.Do I need to reregister to vote if I have legally changed my name?
Yes.
I changed my name legally, but my photo ID does not reflect this. Can this ID be used to prove my identity when registering to vote?
A.I changed my name legally, but my photo ID does not reflect this. Can this ID be used to prove my identity when registering to vote?
Maybe. To prove your identity when voting, your photo ID must be issued in the name of the registrant.
However, if the voter brings the court order where the name was changed with the incorrect identification, the Attorney General finds this solution acceptable.
Additionally, a voter could choose to sign an affidavit to confirm their identity at their polling location or execute a challenged voter affidavit.
Can I vote if my photo ID lists a different name than my voter registration?
A.Can I vote if my photo ID lists a different name than my voter registration?
Yes, but you will have to reregister because to prove your identity when voting, the name on the ID must match the name on the checklist.
Can I prove my identity with multiple documents not listing the same name?
A.Can I prove my identity with multiple documents not listing the same name?
Yes, but you will need to additionally bring your court order from the name change.
Can I vote if my ID appears to show someone of a different gender?
A.Can I vote if my ID appears to show someone of a different gender?
Yes. There is no requirement that the picture in the photo ID is evidence of the voter’s current gender.
What do I do if the poll worker doesn’t think I look like the person in my ID?
A.What do I do if the poll worker doesn’t think I look like the person in my ID?
Call the Attorney General’s hotline at 866-868-3703 or the ACLU of New Hampshire at 603-333-2201.