New Hampshire Secretary of State
@NHSecretary

Official Twitter account of the New Hampshire Secretary of State's Office.

 Concord, NH
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Joined November 2019
Happy 250th, America! To celebrate, we’re proud to share this video, made in partnership with @ConcordTV, of state leadership and other notable Granite Staters reading one of our most precious foundational documents - the Declaration of Independence. piped.video/watch?v=CCd-UMcM…

New Hampshire Sestercentennial: A Special Reading of the Declaration of Independence

In celebration of our country’s 250th birthday, the New Hampshire S...

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Happy 250th, America!! 🇺🇸
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Thank you @NHChronicle for featuring the State Archives on Thursday’s episode! We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate our country’s 250th birthday than highlighting NH’s key role in our nation’s founding.  wmur.com/article/chronicle-n…

New Hampshire State Archives hold several important documents from 1600s, 1700s

The State Archives holds several historical documents, dating back to 1629.

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Did you know? Moderators are the chief election officials in the polling place on election day. Follow our page for weekly election facts! #TrustedInfo2026
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If you are voting absentee in an upcoming election due to a qualified reason, we encourage you to request your ballot sonner rather than later. To request your ballot, you will need to provide proof of ID. Visit sos.nh.gov/elections/absente… for more info!
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Watch the @NHChronicle tonight at 7pm to learn more about our State Archives and the incredible records we have in our custody that tell the story of our state's revolutionary beginnings! wmur.com/article/tonight-on-…
State Archivist Ashley Miller shows the NH Chronicle some historical records.

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Yesterday, Secretary Scanlan and State Archivist Ashley Miller met with participants of Rep. James Thibault's Live Free and Lead summer civics program. It was great to speak with this engaged group of students about NH history, elections, and the FITN Presidential Primary!
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Secretary Scanlan speaks with program participants.

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Our free, virtual workshop with the SBA starts soon! If you are a small business owner or thinking about starting one, be sure to join at 9am! Visit sos.nh.gov/joint-sba-and-nh-… to register!
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If you are a qualified New Hampshire voter who is living overseas or serving in the military, you can vote absentee as a UOCAVA voter. For more information on how to request your ballot for the September State Primary, visit sos.nh.gov/elections/uniform… #TrustedInfo2026
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American turns 250 this Saturday! Join us on the State House lawn at 10 a.m. on 7/4 to celebrate. The State House will be open to public at 11am, so make sure you take advantage of this opportunity to take a free tour and see some of our most precious foundational documents.
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Next week, we conclude our Civics Book Club series with a discussion on “Revolutionary Summer” by Joseph Ellis. Email civics@sos.nh.gov to sign up for our last session, scheduled for 7/7 at 1pm!
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There is no minimum period you are required to have lived in New Hampshire before registering to vote. You may register as soon as you move to NH. Follow our page for weekly election facts! #TrustedInfo2026
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Independence Day is just around the corner! Join us on July 4th to officially mark America's 250th birthday. Visit newhampshire250.org for more info!
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Are you a part of a small business or thinking about starting one? The Secretary of State’s Office and SBA are hosting a free, virtual workshop on July 2 at 9 a.m. Visit sos.nh.gov/joint-sba-and-nh-… to register!
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Is your voter registration up to date? Don’t wait until election day to find out. Use our Voter Information Lookup at app.sos.nh.gov to check your registration!
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Who’s ready for another fruitful discussion about our nation’s history? Join our Civics Book Club on 7/7 at 1pm to discuss the final book in our series – “Revolutionary Summer”. Email civics@sos.nh.gov to sign up!
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America’s big 250th birthday is just around the corner! If you want to learn more about NH’s key contributions to the formation of our country, check out our digital resource center, which provides direct access to historic records. Visit sos.nh.gov/archives-teacher-… for more!

From the Archives: Teacher Resources

This digital resource center provides direct access to historic records spanning New Hampshire’s diverse history — from the American Revolution and early statehood to the struggles and triumphs of...

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There’s no time like the present to register to vote! You’ll need proof of your identity, age, domicile and US citizenship. For more info, visit sos.nh.gov/elections/registe… #TrustedInfo2026
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Happy Ratification Day! On this day, New Hampshire became the ninth and deciding state to ratify the constitution, making it the law of the land.
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With elections just around the corner, now is the time to honor the Veterans & service members in your life by participating in our free “Vote in Honor of a Veteran” program. Visit sos.nh.gov/vote-honor-vetera… to sign up & receive a Veteran-designed pin you can wear on election day.
Senior Deputy SOS Patty Lovejoy and SOS Scanlan pose with Jacob Aldridge, who designed the vote in honor of a Veteran pic.

ALT Senior Deputy SOS Patty Lovejoy and SOS Scanlan pose with Jacob Aldridge, who designed the vote in honor of a Veteran pic.

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