New Hampshire Primaries
New Hampshire Voters Head to the Polls for Contested Midterm Primaries
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Portsmouth’s article lists polling hours as 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., differing from the broader schedule in the summary. Ward 1 voters will cast ballots at New Franklin School, 1 Franklin Drive, while Ward 2 voters will vote at Portsmouth Middle School’s Connie Bean Gymnasium entrance, 155 Parrott Avenue.
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The four Salem polling sites have specific addresses: Woodbury Middle School, 206 Main St. (Ward 1); North Salem School, 140 Zion Hill Road (Ward 2); Fisk School, 14 Main St. (Ward 3); and Barron School, 55 Butler St. (Ward 4).
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Londonderry voters will cast ballots at Londonderry High School, and the article identifies the contest as one in which voters may vote for up to seven candidates.
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The Amherst polling site is specifically Souhegan High School, while the article characterizes the election as featuring contested primaries.
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Bedford voters will vote at Bedford High School, and the local guide confirms that the Sept. 8 election includes contested primaries.
New Hampshire voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, for contested midterm primaries across multiple towns. Polling locations and hours vary by community, with some opening at 6 a.m. and others at 8 a.m., and closing times ranging from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Voters in Londonderry, Amherst, and Nashua will vote from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., while Portsmouth polls open an hour later at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
Polling Hours Vary Across Nine Towns
New Hampshire municipalities set their own election schedules within state requirements, creating a patchwork of voting windows. Londonderry, Amherst, and Nashua open earliest at 6 a.m. and stay open until 8 p.m. Portsmouth, Salem, Bedford, Concord, and Merrimack open at 7 a.m., with most closing at 7 p.m., though Portsmouth closes one hour earlier. Windham and Exeter voters have the latest opening at 7 a.m. and latest closing at 8 p.m. Voters should confirm their town's exact hours before Election Day.
School Facilities Host Most Polling Locations
Schools serve as the primary voting venues across the region. High schools in Londonderry, Bedford, Windham, and Exeter will host polls, while Souhegan High School in Amherst provides voting access. Merrimack voters will use either Merrimack High School or Merrimack Middle School based on their individual assignment. Concord's Ward 5 polling place is Christa McAuliffe Elementary School. Salem and Portsmouth split their votes among multiple school-based locations to accommodate ward assignments.
Ward Assignments Require Voter Verification
Several towns use ward-based voting, which means eligible voters must go to their assigned location or face delays. Salem operates four ward-specific polling sites: Woodbury Middle School at 206 Main Street for Ward 1, North Salem School at 140 Zion Hill Road for Ward 2, Fisk School at 14 Main Street for Ward 3, and Barron School at 55 Butler Street for Ward 4. Portsmouth has two wards: Ward 1 voters cast ballots at New Franklin School at 1 Franklin Drive, and Ward 2 voters use Portsmouth Middle School's Connie Bean Gymnasium entrance at 155 Parrott Avenue. Voters should verify their ward and location before voting.
Londonderry Voters May Select Up to Seven Candidates
Londonderry's primary allows voters to cast ballots for up to seven candidates in the contested races. All Londonderry voters will vote at Londonderry High School. This expanded ballot opportunity reflects the number of candidates competing in the primary contests that day. Voters should review candidate information before heading to the polls to make informed selections.
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