New Hampshire State Primary
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Polls open 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Democratic and Republican primary ballots. You must be registered with a party (or Undeclared voters can pick a party ballot on the day) to vote in the primary.
Where to vote
Show up.
Bring a friend.
Voting in Manchester is quick — most polling places take fewer than 10 minutes. Below: your polling place, key dates, and everything you need to register.
2026 Election Dates
Mark your calendar.
General Election
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Polls open 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
All registered voters may participate. Polls open 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Hillsborough 40 · Polling Places
Your ward, your polling place.
Hillsborough 40 covers Manchester Wards 1, 3, 10, 11, and 12. Not sure which ward you're in? Look it up by address .
Ward
1Webster School Auditorium
2519 Elm Street, Manchester, NH
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3Carol M. Rines Center
1528 Elm Street, Manchester, NH
Note: Use the rear entrance — not the Elm Street entrance.
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10Parker-Varney School
223 James Pollock Drive, Manchester, NH
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11Gossler School
145 Parkside Avenue, Manchester, NH
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12Northwest Elementary School
300 Youville Street, Manchester, NH
DirectionsRegistration
Not registered?
You still can be.
New Hampshire allows same-day voter registration at your polling place on Election Day. You can also register in advance at the Manchester City Clerk's office.
Manchester City ClerkDeadlines
- 01Same-day at your polling place — bring proof of identity, age, citizenship, and Manchester residence.
- 02Mail-in registration: deadline is ~13 days before Election Day. Request a form from the city clerk.
- 03In person before Election Day: the Manchester Supervisors of the Checklist meet within a 6–13 day window before each election — call the clerk for the exact date.
At the polls
What to bring.
A valid photo ID is required to vote. If you don't have one on Election Day, you can still cast a ballot after signing an affidavit.
Acceptable Photo ID
- NH driver's license or non-driver photo ID
- Out-of-state driver's license (with additional verification)
- U.S. passport or passport card
- Military ID
- Federal or state government-issued photo ID
Note: as of June 2026, student IDs are no longer accepted at the polls.
If you're registering same-day
Bring proof of:
- Identity — photo ID (see above)
- Age — birth certificate, passport, or driver's license
- Citizenship — passport, naturalization papers, or birth certificate
- Domicile in Manchester — utility bill, lease, or a signed affidavit
Questions