PUBLIC HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS AND ABSENTEE VOTING
A person can register and vote by absentee if, based on their own health circumstances, medical authorities advise them to avoid going out in public. This applies to:
These two types of voters can reasonably conclude that a “physical disability” exists within the meaning of RSA 654:16 and 654:17, absentee registration and RSA 657:1, absentee voting.
SEE SAMPLE BALLOT BELOW
Appear in the Town Clerk's office or before a Checklist Supervisor.
Present documentation to prove your identity, age and residency in Marlow.
Sign a completed Voter Registration Form.
To prove identity:
To prove age:
*In lieu of the documents listed, identity and age may be proven via the signing of a qualified voter affidavit. The Town Clerk can provide you with this form.
*To prove citizenship:
*In lieu of the documents listed, citizenship may be proven via the signing of a qualified voter affidavit. The Town Clerk can provide you with this form.
*To prove residency:
*In lieu of the documents listed, domicile may be proven via the signing of a qualified voter affidavit. The Town Clerk can provide you with this form.
Register at:
Town Clerk's Office:
Register Wednesday 4:30 - 7:00 and Thursday 10:00 - 12:30 and up to 10 days before an election.
Checklist Supervisors:
Days, hours and places are posted 7 days prior to the Checklist Supervisors' session.
Polling Place:
During the regular voting hours on an election day.
John D. Perkins School, Marlow, NH.
Polls are open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM for state and federal elections.
Polls are open 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM for town elections.
Please click on the link below to download an absentee ballot request form which can be printed and mailed to your Town Clerk to request a ballot:
ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST FORM
Please click here to view guidelines for eligibility to vote absentee.
An official Absentee Ballot request form may be obtained by either calling or appearing in person at your Town Clerk's office. Once the Absentee Ballots have been received by the Clerk a voter appearing in person shall be given their Ballot in hand, all other requests shall be fulfilled by mailing the Ballot to the voter.
As an alternative to completing the request form the voter may write a letter of request for an Absentee Ballot and submit by mail or via fax to the Town Clerk's office.
If you are a Marlow voter, mail your request to:
Marlow Town Clerk
167 NH Route 123
Marlow, NH 03456
Or fax it to the following number: 603-446-3806
PLEASE NOTE: If you are requesting an Absentee Ballot for a partisan election, please be sure to indicate whether you want a Republican or Democratic Ballot. Please contact your town clerk to confirm your party affiliation. You can also look up your party affiliation on the State of New Hampshire Voter Information Look-up website: http://app.sos.nh.gov/Public/PartyInfo.aspx
Check the status of your pending absentee ballot request here.
Make your vote count! Carefully follow the instructions enclosed with your Ballot. After marking your Ballot place it in the small envelope and seal said envelope, then sign the affidavit which fits your particular situation. After you have signed the proper affidavit with your full name, place the envelope containing the ballot in to the mailing envelope. Affix the proper postage and mail the envelope, or personally deliver it to the town clerk so that it is received before 5:00 PM on the day before the election. Ballots may only be hand delivered to the town clerk's office by the voter.
PLEASE NOTE: Absentee ballots delivered by mail shall be accepted by the town clerk up to 5:00 PM election day.
