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New Hampshire Secretary of State Primary

Election Date:September 12, 2028Register by:August 22, 2028
Current holder:David M. Scanlan(Republican)

The New Hampshire Secretary of State Primary on September 12, 2028, is a state-level election where voters select nominees for the office of Secretary of State. This election determines which candidates will advance to the general election for the state's chief election officer, responsible for overseeing elections, maintaining public records, and managing state archives.

About This Race

The New Hampshire Secretary of State Primary on September 12, 2028, is a state-level election where voters select nominees for the office of Secretary of State. This election determines which candidates will advance to the general election for the state's chief election officer, responsible for overseeing elections, maintaining public records, and managing state archives.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
September 12, 2028
Registration Deadline
August 22, 2028

How to Vote

To vote in New Hampshire, residents must register by the deadline, which is 10 days before the election. Voters can cast their ballot in person on Election Day at their assigned polling place, as New Hampshire does not offer early voting; valid photo ID is required at the polls, or voters may sign an affidavit of identity if they lack ID.

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Incumbent
Republican

David M. Scanlan

New Hampshire Secretary of State

Biography

David M. Scanlan is the incumbent New Hampshire Secretary of State, having assumed office in 2021 after serving as Deputy Secretary of State. He is running for re-election to continue his work on election integrity, voter access, and modernizing the state’s election infrastructure.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

William C. Gardner

New Hampshire Secretary of State

Biography

William C. Gardner previously served as New Hampshire Secretary of State from 1976 to 2013 and is seeking a comeback to restore nonpartisan election administration and strengthen public trust in the electoral process. He brings decades of experience in election law and state government.

Campaign Website

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