Registering to Vote
Residents my register to vote at the town Clerk's office and/or at their polling location on Election day. To be eligible to register and vote in the Town of Hudson, applicants must be:
- A United States Citizen
- 18 years of age or older on Election Day
- Domiciled in the ward where they intend to vote
To register, applicants must be able to prove identity, age, domicile, and citizenship, and the following documents will provide proof of such.
- Proof of Identification and Age: Valid Driver's License, Non-Driver's ID, current Untied States Passport or Passport Card, Military ID, valid student photo-ID (if DOB is listed).
- Proof of Domicile: Valid Driver's License, Non-Driver's ID, or any of the following listing the applicant's current name and address such as valid student photo-ID, valid NH vehicle registration, utility bill, bank statement, rental or lease agreement, tax bill, medical bill, pay stub or other monthly utility bills with a mailing postmark within the last 30 days.
- Proof of Citizenship: United States Birth Certificate, United States Passport or Passport Card, Naturalization papers if the applicant is a naturalized citizen.
If documents are unavailable to applicants when registering, they may sign affidavits attesting to their identity, age, citizenship, and domicile. Applicants who complete affidavits when registering will be contacted later by the NH Secretary of State to verify the applicant's information.
Residents unable to visit the Clerk's Office due to absence or disability may register absentee. For questions specific to absentee registration please call the Town Clerk's Office at (603) 886-6003.
Deadline to Register to Vote
New Hampshire does not permit anyone to register to vote during the ten days prior to an election. This allows the Town Clerk & Supervisors of the Checklist time to prepare the checklist that will be used at the elections. Eligible voters may register to vote with the Supervisors of the Checklist at the polls on Election Day.
Military or Overseas Citizen Registration
Members of the military domiciled in Hudson can obtain from their commanding officer a standard Form 76 Federal Post Card Application - Registration and Absentee Ballot Request (red and white form). If you are an overseas citizen domiciled in Hudson or if your commanding officer does not have the form, it can be printed from the online version available at the Federal Voting Assistance Program page and mailed to the Hudson Town Clerk's Office, 12 School Street, Hudson, NH 03051.
Absentee Ballots
Absentee Ballots are available at the Town clerk's Office for those who are unable to vote at the polls on Election Day due to absence from town, physical disability, religious observance, or employment obligations.
Absentee Ballots can be requested in person at the Town Clerk's Office. During a primary election, undeclared voters will be asked to declare a party on their ballot request application. Ballots are given in-hand directly to the voter or delivered via U.S. mail.
View or download the Absentee Ballot Request form for Elections to be held in 2024. Visit our Absentee Ballot Information Page for more information.
