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New Hampshire Secretary of State

@NHSecretary

Official Twitter account of the New Hampshire Secretary of State's Office.

 Concord, NH
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Happy 250th, America! To celebrate, we’re proud to share this video, made in partnership with @ConcordTV, of state leadership and other notable Granite Staters reading one of our most precious foundational documents - the Declaration of Independence. youtube.com/watch?v=CCd-UMcM…
New Hampshire Sestercentennial: A Special Reading of the Declaration of Independence

New Hampshire Sestercentennial: A Special Reading of the Declaration of Independence

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Did you know that the election process in NH, including the closing of the polls, vote tallying, and recounts, is observable by the public?
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Is your voter registration up to date? Visit app.sos.nh.gov to check before the November 3 State General Election.
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NH’s election-day registration process ensures eligible voters can cast a ballot and have their voice heard. Secretary Scanlan, with help from Ed and Cate, walks through exactly how the process works. youtube.com/watch?v=DhNyLh7e…
Election-Day Voter Registration in New Hampshire, Explained

Election-Day Voter Registration in New Hampshire, Explained

Didn't get registered ahead of time? In New Hampshire, you can stil...

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The General Election is just four days away! When you go to the polls on election day, you’ll need acceptable proof of identity like a driver’s license, government-issued ID, or passport/passcard. Visit sos.nh.gov for more info!
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#TBT to when the fabulous students from Mascenic Regional High School stopped by our State Archives to research New Hampshire history, delving into topics such as the Pine Tree Riots, women who have made an impact, and space exploration. We love to facilitate hands-on learning!
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When you go to the polls on election day, you’ll need acceptable proof of identity like a driver’s license, government-issued photo ID, or passport/passcard to obtain a ballot. Student IDs are not accepted. Visit sos.nh.gov/elections/registe… more info.
Blue and white graphic with NH state seal and id icons to remind voters that they need proof of identity to register to vote and receive a ballot. Student IDs are not accepted.

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Are you a part of a small business or thinking about starting one? Don’t miss out on the Secretary of State’s and SBA’s free, virtual workshop on November 5 at 9 a.m. Visit sos.nh.gov/joint-sba-and-nh-… to register!
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If you're looking for a beautiful wedding gift for an NH couple, consider purchasing an heirloom marriage certificate from our Vital Records Division. Learn more about this lovely memento from the artist behind the winning design, Laurel Larivee! youtube.com/watch?v=VwfEGn5G…
Meet the Artist Behind New Hampshire's Heirloom Marriage Certificate

Meet the Artist Behind New Hampshire's Heirloom Marriage Certificate

In 2025, the Secretary of State and the Division of Vital Records h...

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Five days to go before the election. If you are qualified to vote by absentee, make sure you return your ballot in person by 5 p.m. the day before the election or by mail or qualified delivery agent by 5 p.m. on election day. Visit sos.nh.gov/elections/absente… for more info.
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Booth, tabletop, or accessible area — however you vote in NH, your ballot stays private. Secretary Scanlan, with Ed and Cate, explains how each option protects the secrecy of your ballot. youtube.com/watch?v=QioYMP6j…
Three Ways to Vote in NH — And Why It's Always Private

Three Ways to Vote in NH — And Why It's Always Private

However you vote in New Hampshire — a booth, a tabletop with privac...

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What better way to celebrate the arrival of a new family member than with an heirloom birth certificate from our Vital Records Division? Visit sos.nh.gov/heirloom-birth-an… for more info!
Scan of the special heirloom birth certificate which has a quilted frame with various symbols of New Hampshire.

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Earlier this week, Secretary Scanlan stopped by @nhiop to speak with students about next week’s election. We applaud these students for taking the time to learn about our simple but effective election system so they can help other students understand how it works.
Secretary Scanlan poses with students at the NH Institute of Politics

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Secretary Scanlan chats with students at the NH Institute of Politics

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The General Election is 6 days away! If you’re registering to vote on election day, you need to prove your identity, NH domicile, age & U.S. citizenship. If you don’t have documentary proof of citizenship, you can complete an affidavit, subject to the penalties of voter fraud.
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To register to vote in NH, your domicile/primary residence must be in the state. You can claim domicile in NH if your primary residence is in NH and you are not domiciled/registered elsewhere. Visit sos.nh.gov/elections/registe… for more info!
Blue and white graphic with NH state seal, NH state outline and arrows for bullets explaining the different ways voters can claim domicile in NH.

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When you go to the polls on election day, you’ll need acceptable proof of identity like a driver’s license, government-issued photo ID, or passport/passcard to obtain a ballot. Student IDs are not accepted. Visit sos.nh.gov/elections/registe… for more info.
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Just one week before the General Election. Are you registered to vote? Visit app.sos.nh.gov to check your voter registration. If you aren’t registered, visit sos.nh.gov/elections/registe… to find out what you need.
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We had a great time at the NH Council for the Social Studies Fall Conference, starting the morning with a presentation on how teachers can use primary sources from the State Archives, followed by a conversation w/ SOS Scanlan on how to encourage civic engagement among students.
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State Archivist Ashley Miller and Civic and Voter Education Coordinator Lily Woo pose behind the table at the conference.

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Secretary Scanlan gives presentation at the NH Council for the Social Studies Conference.

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Is your voter registration up to date? Visit app.sos.nh.gov to check before the November 3 State General Election.
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The General Election is in 8 days! Visit sos.nh.gov/elections/registe… to make sure you have all the info you need on registering to vote. If you miss the deadline to register before the election, you can register at the polls on election day.
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T minus 9 days until the General Election. You can look at a sample ballot to find out who’s running in your district on the Secretary of State’s website at sos.nh.gov/elections/sample-…
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