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Elections and Voter Information

2008 Presidential Primary

Every resident of Hanover who has a fixed and permanent domicile in the town, who is a citizen of the United States, and who is 18 years of age may register to vote in the town.  A resident is someone who has a domicile in the town on a continuing basis for a significant portion of each year.  A person can have only one domicile for the purpose of voting.

Voter Registration Card:  Information that must be provided includes name, address (mailing and legal residence), place and date of birth and proof of citizenship.  Filling out the voter registration card and signing it involves a solemn oath that the information is true. 

Party Affiliation:  No one is required to list a party affiliation, but in New Hampshire one may register as a Democrat or Republican.  Listing oneself as undeclared means that one has no party preference; there is no "independent" party.  In primary elections an undeclared voter may request any party's ballot at the polls and will be listed on the checklist in the future as affiliated with that party.  A voter who wishes to return to undeclared status after voting may do so at the place of polling by filling out a card and giving it to a Supervisor of the Checklist, however, change of party affiliation from one party to another may be done no sooner than the day after election.

Rights and Responsibilities: If the qualifications to vote are met, the Supervisors of the Checklist will add the applicant to the voter checklist.  As a registered voter of Hanover, New Hampshire, one has the right to vote at any meeting or election held within the town.  One also shares in all the responsibilities of being a citizen of the town and state.

Where to Register:  Individuals may register to vote at the Town Office on Main Street with office hours Monday - Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.  Applications may be made at any time of the year (except 10 days prior to any election).  There are also special registration sessions on Saturday mornings and evening hours on certain dates just prior to an election.  These dates are published in the Valley News and posted on the bulletin board at the door of the Town Office.  You may also register at the Polls on Election Days.

Absentee ballots: Individuals unable to vote in person may request an absentee ballot from the Town Clerk's Office, 41 South Main Street. Voters choosing to vote by absentee ballot must sign a request form before obtaining a ballot. Upon receipt of the signed request, an absentee ballot will either be given or mailed (RSA 657:15) to the voter. Once the ballot is completed, the voter must personally deliver (during our office hours/Mon.-Fri. 8:30-4:30) or mail the ballot (RSA 657:17) to the Town Clerk's office.

Supervisors of the Checklist are elected and given the responsibility of registering the voters of Hanover and maintaining the checklist that is used at all elections. They serve in that capacity for the Town of Hanover, the Hanover School District, and the Hanover voters in the Dresden School District.  See: Current Supervisors of the Checklist

Other Resources:

See the NH Secretary of State, Division of Elections for more information.

Go to Voting as a College Student: http://www.sos.nh.gov/college.htm

See the Congressional Representatives page on this site for information on contacting your representatives.

See the Upper Valley League of Women Voter's website for information about town and school government, elections and how to register to vote.