Supervisors of the Checklist

DUTIES OF THE SUPERVISORS

Determine if an applicant is legally qualified to vote, and; Update the Checklist of registered voters, which includes:

•entering newly registered voters
•making name changes and corrections
•making address changes and corrections
•removing voters no longer eligible to vote in Derry
•changing party affiliations as the law permits

DETERMINE QUALIFICATIONS OF VOTING APPLICANTS

When determining the qualifications of an applicant, the Supervisors of the Checklist shall require the applicant to present proof of identity, citizenship, age, and domicile. (RSA 654:12).
 
•IDENTITY:   A driver’s license or non-driver ID from any state satisfies proof of identity and age.​
•CITIZENSHIP:  The following will be accepted as proof of Citizenship:  birth certificate, a passport, and naturalization papers if the applicant is a naturalized citizen, or any other reasonable documentation which indicates the applicant is a U.S. citizen.  Note: A New Hampshire Real ID compliant driver's license is NOT proof of U.S. Citizenship. If documentation is not available, a Qualified Affidavit will be completed and sworn to in the presence of an authorized election official.
•AGE:  Any reasonable documentation indicating the applicant is 18 years of age or older.   If documentation is not available, a Qualified Affidavit will be completed and sworn to in the presence of an authorized election official.
•DOMICILE:  Any one of the following documents can be submitted as presumptive evidence that the applicant meets the domicile requirement:  New Hampshire driver’s license, New Hampshire vehicle registration, Armed services ID or other photo ID issued by the U.S. government, a utility bill with current address. If documentation is not available, a Qualified Affidavit will be completed and sworn to in the presence of an authorized election official.

ELECTION DAY REGISTRATION

The Supervisors of the Checklist are present at the polls on Election Day at which time qualified Derry residents may register to vote, change name, change address and/or party affiliation.  A person who registers to vote on election day will be required to complete the application for voter registration form and shall be required to produce appropriate proof of qualifications as provided in RSA 654:12.

CHECKLIST MAINTENANCE

The Supervisors of the Checklist will make all necessary changes to the town's voting checklist.  Approval of all changes will be made during posted public sessions.  These sessions will be posted at the Municipal Office Building and on the Town's Website . 

 

Board Members

NameTerm Expires

March 2024

March 2024 - Interim

March 2028 (Chair)

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