Registering to Vote
Residents may register to vote during the Town Clerk’s regular hours. Proof of residency is required. If you have not been able to register to vote with the Clerk you may register and vote on election day by bringing your proof of residency and citizenship.
NEW: Proof of Citizenship
Any one of the following documents, listing your current legal name, prove your United States citizenship:
- Birth certificate
- United States passport or passport card
- Naturalization papers
- Other reasonable documentation that establishes that it is more likely than not that you are a United States citizen
NOTE: If your name has legally changed, for example through marriage, divorce, adoption, or a court-approved name change, and you will use any of these documents to prove United States citizenship, you must present proof of your legal name change that shows both your prior name as it appears on your proof of citizenship document and your current legal name as it appears on the voter registration application. Your marriage certificate, divorce decree, adoption papers, or the court order approving your name change will usually satisfy this requirement.”
Absentee Ballots
In order to apply for an absentee ballot you are required to sign an affidavit certifying that you meet the requirements set by the State of New Hampshire.
For full details, visit Absentee Ballots | New Hampshire Secretary of State
2026 Town Meeting
The next voting opportunity in Canterbury is the 2026 Annual Town Meeting.
The First Session of the 2026 Town Meeting will be Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at the Canterbury Town Hall from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. At this session we vote to elect officials and decide on zoning changes.
The Second Session of the 2026 Town Meeting will be Friday, March 13, 2026 at Canterbury Elementary School starting at 7 p.m. At this session we meet to discuss and vote on the annual budget and other warrant articles.
Click here to see the Sample Ballot and learn more!
2025 Results
- The First Session of the 2025 Town Meeting was on Tuesday March 11, 2025. Return of Votes Cast
- The Second Session of the 2025 Town Meeting was on Friday, March 14, 2025. A video recording is available on YouTube and minutes are available here.
2024 Results
- 2024 Jan Primary Dem RETURN OF VOTES CAST
- 2024 Jan Primary Rep RETURN OF VOTES CAST
- 2024 March 12th Town Meeting Return of Votes
- 2024 Sept 10th Dem Primary Results
- 2024 Sept 10th Rep Primary Results
- 2024 Nov 5th Results
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