New Hampshire Student Mock Election - 2026

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NH STUDENT MOCK ELECTION

What is a Mock Election?

The NH Student Mock Election gives New Hampshire students in grades K–12 the opportunity to experience the electoral process firsthand. Students research candidates and cast ballots for one U.S. Senate seat, New Hampshire Governor, and U.S. House candidates in either District 1 or District 2.

The NH Student Mock Election is an exciting way to engage young people in democracy, encourage civic participation, and help students better understand how elections work.

How Does It Work?

Mock elections are coordinated locally and can be as simple or as elaborate as each school or organization chooses. Some schools invite local election officials to help oversee voting. Others hold elections in individual classrooms or set up polling stations at a central location. Libraries may offer ballot boxes with paper ballots or set up online voting stations for participants.

Voting for the 2026 NH Student Mock Election will take place October 26–29, 2026, with results announced on Friday, October 30, 2026. Downloadable paper ballots and links to online voting will be available on this site. Online voting can be completed on computers or handheld devices.

Registration

SAUs, districts, schools, classes, groups, and homeschools can all register to vote. Groups can include after-school programs, libraries, Boy Scout troops, Girl Scout troops, Boys and Girls Club groups, and other organizations that work with young people. REGISTER NOW

You will find more election resources and information at the NHPBS NH Votes website!