HB481

Relative to the state primary date.

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New Hampshire HB481 changes the state primary election date to the second Tuesday in June of every even-numbered year.

New Hampshire HB481 amends state election laws to change the date of the state primary election. The bill specifies that the state primary election will now be held on the second Tuesday in June of every even-numbered year. The bill also includes provisions for the appointment of inspectors of election, the filing of nomination papers, and the certification of nomination papers by supervisors. The changes aim to streamline the election process and ensure that all candidates meet the necessary qualifications and deadlines.

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 29, 2025

10:30 AM

Election Law and Municipal Affairs Hearing

Mar 4, 2025

1:00 PM

Election Law Executive Session

History

Jul 21

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 House Journal 11 P. 82

May 12

House

Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 44; eff. 01/01/2028

Apr 28

Senate

Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 04/23/2026); Senate Journal 11