HB1330 Allowing all registered voters to vote in state and presidential primaries regardless of declared party affiliation.
Allowing all registered voters to vote in state and presidential primaries regardless of declared party affiliation.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No financial impact on residents.
Your Community
Open primaries could increase voter participation and produce more moderate candidates who appeal to a broader electorate.
Your Freedom
Would have expanded voting freedom by letting all registered voters participate in the primary of their choice.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7
Sponsor
Matthew Coker (R)
The Short Version
Would have created fully open primaries, letting any registered voter participate in any party's primary regardless of affiliation. The bill was killed, maintaining NH's current system where undeclared voters can participate but registered party members cannot cross over.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Registered voters who want to cross party lines
- ▲ Independent-minded voters
- ▲ Moderate candidates
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Political parties wanting to control their nomination process
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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