Politics & Government
Election 2020: Exeter NH Primary Voter Guide
Get ready to vote, New Hampshire: Here's everything you need to know about voting in the Tuesday, Sept. 8 Democrat and Republican primaries.

EXETER, NH — New Hampshire's 2020 primary is Tuesday, Sept. 8. There are competitive races on both the Democrat and Republican ballots.
Unenrolled voters can choose either ballot but if they want to remain unenrolled and not join a political party, the need to re-unenroll out of the political party after casing a ballot.
New Hampshire Patch will have the results from the primary after the polls close around the state.
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Here is the listing of candidates running in competitive races:
Democrat Primary Ballot
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Governor
- Dan Feltes
- Andru Volinsky
U.S. Senate
- Tom Alciere
- Paul Krautmann
- Jeanne Shaheen
Executive Councilor
- Patty Lovejoy
- Mindi Messner
Republican Primary Ballot
Governor
- Nobody (Rich Paul)
- Chris Sununu
- Karen Testerman
U.S. Senate
- Gerard Beloin
- Don Bolduc
- Andy Martin
- Corky Messner
Congress
- Michael Callis
- Jeff Denaro
- Matt Mayberry
- Matt Mowers
- Kevin Rondeau
Executive Councilor
- Timothy Comerford
- Bruce Crochetiere
- Janet Stevens
State Senator
- Allen Winston Cook
- Bill Gannon
County Sheriff
- Kevin Coyle
- Chuck Massahos
Polling Locations
For those people choosing to vote in person, the polls will be open between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. at the Seacoast School of Technology in the Talbot Gym, 40 Linden St.
Voting By Mail
If you have COVID-19, are caring for someone with the new coronavirus, or worried you may be exposed to the virus, you can vote by mail for the 2020 election. You can also register to vote by mail, too.
To register to vote or request an absentee voter registration forms and instructions, click here.
Voter ID Law
New Hampshire has a Voter ID Law.
For more information about what identification you will need and what to do if you don't have an ID, visit the Secretary of State's Office website.
Voting Issues
The Attorney General's Office will be operating the Election Day hotline from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.
The Attorney General's Office encourages voters and election officials with concerns or questions to call 1-866-868-3703. In the event a caller receives voicemail, they should leave a message and attorneys in the office will address each message received.
Additional information on voting can be found here.
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