Absentee Ballot Application 2024

How to Vote by Absentee Ballot

New Hampshire Absentee Voting is limited to qualified voters that cannot appear in person to vote at their polling location on election day.  You must submit an application to obtain an absentee ballot.  A ballot will be mailed or handed to the voter after an application has been received by the town clerk. Applications can be found on this page, under the "Supporting Documents" heading.

  • Step 1 - APPLY:  Complete an absentee ballot application and return it to the Durham Town Clerk. The Town of Durham does not have a ward (leave blank).  You may email rdeane@ci.durham.nh.us, fax (603) 868-1858, mail or drop off your application to 8 Newmarket Road, Durham, NH 03824. For voters requesting an absentee ballot via fax, email, or post mail, the deadline is 12pm the day before Election Day. You can also obtain an Absentee Ballot by submitting the request in person up until 5pm the day before Election Day.   Ballots can only be issued to the voter.  Unmarked ballots will not be given to family or friends, including spouses.
  • Step 2 - MARK BALLOT: Carefully read and follow the instructions enclosed with your voting materials.  Be sure to sign the affidavit envelope that is included with your ballot.  Please seal all envelopes and put your full name and full voter address on all return envelopes.
  • Step 3 - RETURN BALLOT: Mail your marked, sealed ballot to the Durham Town Clerk-Tax Collector at 8 Newmarket Road, Durham, NH 03824 to be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Election Day. Ballots may also be hand-delivered to the clerk’s office no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before Election Day by the voter or by an immediate family member (spouse, parent, sibling, or child). Family members dropping off a ballot will need to complete a State of NH Absentee Ballot Return Form.