Absentee Ballots FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

REFERENCE ABSENTEE BALLOTS

Q. What do I need to bring to register to vote?

A. You will need to bring proof of identity, age, residency and citizenship. examples: a driver/non-driver ID for identity and age, a bill, bank statement, or lease for residency and a birth certificate or passport for citizenship.

Q. What if I don’t have all the proofs necessary?

A. It is always best to bring actual documentation but  Affidavit Forms are available for you to sign.

Q. What is my ward number?

A. Henniker does not have wards, you may leave this blank or mark it with “X”.

Q. I already sent in an old form do I need to fill out a new form?

A. No, both forms are acceptable.

Q. Where do I get the absentee request form?

A. They are available at the Town Clerk’s Office or on our website www.henniker.org under Town Clerk/voter information.

Q. Is there a deadline to request an absentee ballot?

A. There is no set deadline to request an absentee ballot; however, you need to allow enough time for our staff to receive the request, for us to send the allot to you and for you to get it back to us to be processed.

Q. When do you have to receive my ballot back?

A. If you are returning your ballot in person, the last time we can receive it is between 3:00pm-5:00pm on September 7th, the day before the election. If eturned by mail we must receive it by 5:00pm, Election Day, September 8th.

Q. If I was undeclared before requesting my ballot, how do I change back to Undeclared?

A.  If you were undeclared, a change of party form will be included with your ballot. Complete the form and return it with your ballot.