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HB 408 · 2025 · House · Election Law Committee

Moving state primary to August

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moving the date of the state primary to the fourth Tuesday in August.

Changes the date of the state primary election to the fourth Tuesday in August.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the House · March 26, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill changes the date of the state primary election to the fourth Tuesday in August.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Timothy HorriganDPrime

Rep. Kris SchultzD

Public testimony

25 signed in online · 6 wrote testimony

48% support44% oppose8% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Gives the SOs a better chance pf getting the work done for the sept election”
— Carol knieriem, concordsupports
“I support this Bill although I would move it an additional 2 weeks earlier. For those complaining about this being during vacation time. Too bad, those who fought to create this nation did not have vacation time either. Get over it.”
— Gordon Springate, Wiltonsupports
“Having a Primary in August is a horrible time for both election officials and the voters. Voter turnout would be very low and it would be harder to find volunteers to work the elections. That is prime NH vacation time.…”
— michael horne, Hooksettopposes
“August is the worst time for voting as many people are away before school starts. This bill is intended to reduce voter turnout not increase voter engagement in NH.”
— Leigh Hutchinson, Derryopposes
“I appreciate the opportunity to speak on the proposed changes to our state primary schedule.…”
— Blossom Dodge, Concordneutral

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2025-02-259:00 amHouse Election LawLOB 306-308Public hearing
  • 2025-03-041:00 pmHouse Election LawLOB 306-308Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Election Law HJ 3 P. 8
  2. Feb 25, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/25/2025 11:20 am LOB 306-308
  3. Mar 4, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 03/04/2025 01:00 pm LOB 306-308
  4. Mar 4, 2025HouseMajority : Inexpedient to Legislate 03/04/2025 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 17 P. 29
  5. Mar 18, 2025HouseMinority : Ought to Pass
  6. Mar 26, 2025HouseLay HB 408 on Table (Rep. Berry): MA DV 190-147 03/26/2025 HJ 10 P. 55
  7. Dec 17, 2025HouseDied on Table, Session ended 12/17/2025 HJ 19

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.