Submitted by FishSand t3_ymwalk in newhampshire

I recently moved to NH from out of state. I went to my town hall and filled out a form to vote earlier this week. I have not yet aquired a NH license, or any ID which reflects that I live in this state. Can i show up to vote with my Massachusetts ID since I filled that form out with my town hall?

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SasquatchGroomer t1_iv5uq3h wrote

I'm an election official, in Keene. You can show up with the MA ID card. Since you registered late, I'm not sure that your name will be listed on the voter role sheets (I'm not sure what the cutoff date was). If not, you'll go through the new voter registration process, and you'll swear an affidavit that you reside within the town/Ward where you are voting.

Bottom line... If you show up at your correct polling place, you WILL be able to vote. You may need to go through a few extra steps, but the poll workers will walk you through every step of the process.

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l337quaker t1_iv64wuv wrote

The poll workers have always been great in the towns I've lived in, they want people to vote and will definitely help you get sorted out.

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P0Rt1ng4Duty t1_iv66qk9 wrote

I voted in NH with a Delaware ID for the 2020 election. I brought proof of address and it was a fairly simple process.

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yate t1_iv6k55g wrote

https://www.sos.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt561/files/inline-documents/sonh/voter-id-explanatory-document-5-2022_0.pdf

You can use a > Driver’s license issued by any state or federal government.

among others.

If you don't have any approved ID at all, you can still vote.

> Any voter who does not present an approved photo ID, or have their identity verified by an election official (as indicated above) will be permitted to vote after executing a challenged voter affidavit and having a photo taken

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[deleted] t1_iv6ic3d wrote

I was homeless during the last election. There's definitely a way to vote.

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EVoltage1 t1_iv5t0i8 wrote

If you registered your MA ID should be fine. Worst case you have to fill out and sign an affadavit saying you legally reside in NH.

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valleyman02 t1_iv5s1v1 wrote

So I'm pretty sure you can although you will need proof of residence. A bill with your NH address on it in your name. Or mortgage or apartment paperwork with your name and address. Something along those lines. Good luck voting!

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Quirky_Butterfly_946 t1_iv5rm20 wrote

If you have any paperwork that lists you being at that address that may work. If you have a lease, utilities, you may be able to use those instead. I would contact City Hall of your town and tell them your predicament. If you could register to vote, I would assume you had something that you can bring on election day.

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KrissaKray t1_iva4mbn wrote

If you are registered to vote in your town you can vote in your town.

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Maldonian t1_iv7nz5b wrote

Welcome to New Hampshire. Don’t Mass it up.

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lantonas t1_iv76ff1 wrote

Why would you need an ID? That's racist!

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