Grantham posts 2026 election dates, polling place and ID rules

Grantham voters will go to the downstairs room at Grantham Town Hall, 300 Route 10 South, for both major 2026 elections, with the state primary set for Tuesday, September 8, and the general election set for Tuesday, November 3.

Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on election day, and registered voters must bring a government-issued photo ID to obtain a ballot. Same-day voter registration remains available, but residents should register before election day so they are not racing the clock at the door.

New Hampshire set filing for the 2026 state election from June 3 through June 12. The Secretary of State posts sample ballots for the state primary and state general election through its election pages, with town-specific sample ballots sometimes available from local clerks.

New Hampshire’s registration rules require a voter to be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old on election day and a resident of the town or ward where the person registers. The state requires proof of identity, age, U.S. citizenship and domicile, the address that serves as the primary residence.

Voters may register as Democrat, Republican or undeclared.

For Grantham residents who need to update registration, ask about licenses or sort out tax matters, the clerk and tax collector office keeps regular hours Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to noon and again from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The clerk works alone on Mondays and closes briefly for about 15 minutes in the mid-afternoon to run errands, with the timing changing depending on traffic. Residents who need quick help should call ahead, and the municipal calendar should be checked for any changes in routine hours.