HB481 Relative to the state primary date.
Relative to the state primary date.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact to taxpayers or household budgets is stated in the bill.
Your Community
The bill is a procedural calendar change with no stated impact on local services, schools, or community resources.
Your Freedom
The bill adjusts voting timelines but does not restrict or expand voting rights or individual freedoms in substance.
Status
Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 House Journal 11 P. 82
Sponsor
Kristina Schultz (D)
The Short Version
This bill moves New Hampshire's state primary election from September to June, and adjusts related candidate filing deadlines and party registration cutoff dates accordingly. The change affects the timing of when voters can participate in primary elections and when candidates must file to run.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Candidates and parties who may benefit from earlier campaign season clarity
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Voters who must adjust to a new primary election date
- ▼ Election administrators who must implement new scheduling
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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