The audit will be publicly conducted at the New Hampshire State Archives.
CONCORD, NH: Secretary of State David Scanlan has randomly selected the ballot counting devices in the following towns and city wards for a post-election audit in accordance with SB 489 (2024) and Ballot Law Commission Order 2023-3:
VotingWorks Ballot Counting Device
Londonderry
Loudon
Winchester
Date and Time of Audit: Wednesday, September 11, at 1pm
Location: New Hampshire State Archives, 9 Ratification Way, Concord, NH 03301
AccuVote Ballot Counting Device
Dover Ward 3
Laconia Ward 2
Lebanon Ward 2
Litchfield
Milford
Sandown
Walpole
Date and Time: Thursday, September 12, at 8am
Location: New Hampshire State Archives, 9 Ratification Way, Concord, NH 03301
The moderators in each location were notified after polls opened on September 10. Members of the public and media are welcome to observe the audits. Just one device from each location will be audited.
The following individuals will assist with the audits:
Attorney Jenn Cote, Secretary of State’s Office
Moderator Robert Dezmelyk, Newton
Attorney Eric Forcier, Secretary of State’s Office
Senator Jim Gray (also Moderator in Rochester)
Representative Joan Hamblet (also Moderator in Portsmouth)
Moderator Bob Harb, Plaistow
Senior Deputy Secretary of State Patty Lovejoy
John Penney, Secretary of State’s Office
Moderator Chris Regan, Durham
A full report of the audits will be published by the Secretary of State’s Office no later than 12pm on Friday, September 13.
For additional information regarding the intent, process, and procedures of the audit, please see SB 489 (2024).