New Hampshire Secretary Of State Predicts Light Turnout Tuesday

CONCORD, NH — Despite several competitive races, New Hampshire’s secretary of state expects a relatively low voter turnout on Tuesday.

David Scanlan told journalists Friday he expected 147,500 Republicans and 103,500 Democrats to cast ballots during the Sept. 10 primary. As of Thursday, the state said, there were about 895,500 registered voters in New Hampshire — meaning his prediction of 251,000 voters would be a little more than 28 percent.

According to registrations, there are about 336,000 undeclared voters, slightly less than 301,000 registered Republicans, and nearly 259,000 Democrats.

Voters choosing a Democrat ballot have competitive races for governor, both congressional seats, the District 2 and District 5 Executive Council seats, and the open District 15 state Senate seat, representing Concord. Voters who take a Republican ballot have competitive races for governor, both congressional seats, the District 2 and District 4 Executive Council seats, and the District 23 state Senate seat.

Back in September 2022, nearly 244,000 voters cast ballots in the primary, whereas in September 2000, slightly more than 303,000 cast ballots. In September 2018, about 227,000 voters participated. In September 2016, nearly 191,000 participated.

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