Sign Up to Be a Nonpartisan Poll Observer! 

As we head into the upcoming elections, public attention on our voting systems is higher than ever. Nonpartisan poll observers play a critical role in making sure our elections run smoothly, voters feel supported, and every eligible ballot is counted.

As a coalition member of the New Hampshire Campaign for Voting Rights (NHCVR), Open Democracy is helping recruit and train nonpartisan poll observers across New Hampshire for two critical election days:

• Tuesday, September 8, 2026: State Primary (Focus on Manchester, Nashua & Concord)
• Tuesday, November 3, 2026: General Election (Statewide, with priority coverage in major cities and large towns)

What does a Poll Observer do? Observers maintain a calm, reassuring presence at the polls. You’ll watch to ensure:

• Polling places run efficiently and voters experience fair, accessible treatment.
• Accessible voting devices are set up and ready for any voter who needs them.
• Any issues or questions are logged and reported straight to our HQ support team in real time.

No experience necessary! All observers receive:

• Observer resources (a checklist, manual, badge and lanyard).
• An official letter of introduction for town/city moderators.
• A live online training session.
• Direct support from our team throughout Election Day.

 Three Training Dates Available—You Only Need to Attend ONE!

Choose whichever Zoom training works best for your schedule:

• Wednesday, August 12 @ 6:00PM 
• Thursday, August 20 @ 6:00PM
• Wednesday, August 26 @ 6:00PM

 Can’t make any of the training dates? Email [email protected] to request a recording.

 Ready to sign up? Fill out the Poll Observer Availability Form to share your Election Day availability. 

Once you submit the form, you’ll receive an email with the Zoom links for all three trainings—simply attend the one that works best for you!