CONWAY — Are you ready for the last September New Hampshire Primary next Tuesday?
The Granite State’s primary election has long been one of the latest in the country, but it will move to June starting in 2028 under a new law signed by Gov. Kelly Ayotte. Currently, only Rhode Island and Delaware have later primary elections than New Hampshire. They will vote Wednesday, Sept. 9, and Tuesday, Sept. 15, respectively.
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