The 2012 Election: Timothy Horrigan for State Representative

Timothy Horrigan September-November 2012

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I am running for my third term as a New Hampshire State Representative. After the 2011-2012 redistricting process, Durham and Madbury constitute the new Strafford County District 6. I am one of five Democratic incumbents. All five of us fought back effectively against the tyrannical Speaker Bill O'Brien, and we are eager to come back to repair the damage he and his minions did to the legislature as an institution and to the entire state.

You may want to read the Letters to the Editor which I sent out during my 2012 primary campaign

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Voting is more complicated than it used to be, thanks to misguided laws passed by the reckless Republican majority (soon to be the Republican minority.) The League of Women Voters of New Hampshire has put together some useful information :

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VOTING IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

It's about you—your taxes, education, community, and country—your future.


Who may register to vote

Every New Hampshire citizen, 18 years old or older, has the Constitutional right to vote. There's no length of residency requirement in NH. Even if you moved here recently, you may vote if this is the place where you are living now, not just vacationing or visiting. You may claim only one place as your domicile for voting. If you're a college student, member of the military or you're planning to move somewhere else in the future you're still eligible to vote here while you live here. If you move to another town or state then you'll register there, and only be able to vote at your new address.


Where to register to vote

  • With your town or city clerk who will give your registration to the Supervisors of the Checklist.

  • With the Supervisors of the Checklist. They must meet on the Saturday 10 days before each election. Call your clerk's office for the place and time of the meeting.

  • At the polling place on Election Day. Be aware this can take extra time during big elections.


The registration form

The registration form asks for your name, age, place of birth, local residence, previous voting address if you were registered somewhere else, and a driver's license ID number or the last four digits of your social security number. You'll be asked to read and sign a statement saying you understand voting fraud is a crime.

You'll be asked to show proof of identity, age, citizenship, and domicile. If you can, bring a driver's license, passport, student ID or other photo ID and mail such as a utility bill addressed to you when you go to register. If you don't have those kinds of documents, you may sign affidavits stating your identity, age, citizenship, and domicile.

Absentee registration

If you can't register in person due to disability, religious beliefs, military service, or temporary absence, you may register by mail. Ask your town or city clerk for an absentee voter registration affidavit and a standard voter registration form. The affidavit must be witnessed and both documents returned to your clerk at least 10 days before an election.

Absentee voting

If you're a registered voter but can't vote in person because of disability, religious beliefs, work hours, military service, or temporary absence, you may ask your city or town clerk for an absentee ballot in advance of the election. You may ask in person or fax or write to the clerk using a form at http://sos.nh.gov/ElectForms.aspx or putting the same information in a written request. Your ballot must reach the town or city clerk by 5 pm of Election Day. Ballots may not be faxed.

Political parties

You may choose to be an undeclared voter or choose a political party on the voter registration form. If you choose a party, you vote in that party's primary election. The deadline for changing from one party to another was last June. If you're undeclared, you can choose a party for the primary election. You may return to undeclared status by filling out a card before leaving the polling place.


Voter Registration Dates 2012

  • September 4, 2012 -Last day to register in advance of the State Primary Election.

  • September 11, 2012 -STATE PRIMARY ELECTION –You may register and vote at the polls.

  • October 27, 2012 -Last day to register in advance of the General and Presidential Election.

  • November 6, 2012 -GENERAL AND PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION -You may register and vote at the polls.


For more information: www.LWVNH.org
Secretary of State www.sos.nh.gov/Elections
Note: There may be significant changes for voters in 2013 which the LWVNH will publicize then.



What NH Voters Need to Know About the Photo ID Law for 2012

Every New Hampshire citizen who is 18 years old or older has the Constitutional right to vote. The right to vote is not changed by the Photo ID Law. The Photo ID Law has no impact on registering to vote. The right to register to vote on the day of the election is not changed.

Below are the changes to expect when registered voters check in with the Ballot Clerks on Election Day.

September 11, 2012 State Primary

  • Voters will NOT be required to show a valid photo ID to the Ballot Clerks in order to get a ballot.

  • Ballot Clerks will REQUEST a valid photo ID and offer a handout explaining the future requirements of the photo ID law to any voter who doesn't show one.


November 6, 2012 General and Presidential Election


Voters will have two options to get a ballot at the polls:

  1. Show a valid photo ID to the Ballot Clerks
    OR

  2. Sign an affidavit


Valid photo IDs for November 6, 2012 include:

  • A driver's license from New Hampshire or any other state regardless of expiration date

  • A non-driver's photo ID issued by New Hampshire

  • A United States armed services identification card

  • A United States passport regardless of expiration date

  • Any other valid photo ID from federal, state, county, or municipal government

  • A valid student identification card

  • A photo ID deemed acceptable by the Moderator, Supervisor of the Checklist or Town Clerk

  • Verification of a person's identity by the Moderator, Supervisor of the Checklist or Town Clerk

  • Any voter who uses an affidavit to get a ballot on November 6, 2012, will receive a letter from the Secretary of State after the election requesting the voter to confirm that he or she voted. There is no penalty for voters who do not respond to the letter. The letter will also contain instructions about how to obtain a free state-issued voter photo ID.

  • Any voter who doesn't respond to the Secretary of State's letter within 90 days will be contacted by the Attorney General's office and requested to confirm whether he or she voted. There is no penalty for voters who do not respond to a letter from the Attorney General.

  • Voting by absentee ballot does not require a voter ID


For more information: www.LWVNH.org
Secretary of State www.sos.nh.gov/Elections
Note: There may be significant changes for voters in 2013 which the LWVNH will publicize then.




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