Ward 3 among 8 random towns/wards selected for post-election audits
Eight city and town wards have been selected at random for post-election audits. Results will be released on Friday Nov. 8.
The 2024 General Election post-election audits will be publicly conducted at the New Hampshire State Archives.
CONCORD, NH – The Secretary of State has randomly selected a ballot counting device in each of 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
1. Moultonborough
2. Rochester Ward 2
Date and Time of Audit: Wednesday, November 6, at 1pm
Location: New Hampshire State Archives, 9 Ratification Way, Concord, NH 03301
AccuVote Ballot Counting Device
3. Bedford
4. Hudson
5. Laconia Ward 3
6. Manchester Ward 3
7. Somersworth Ward 4
8. Walpole
Date and Time: Thursday, November 7, at 8 a.m.
Location: New Hampshire State Archives, 9 Ratification Way, Concord, NH 03301
The moderators in each location were notified after polls opened on November 5. Just one device from each location will be audited. The audits are open to the public and media.
The following individuals will assist with the audits:
- Attorney Jenn Cote, Secretary of State’s Office
- Senior Deputy Secretary of State Patty Lovejoy
- Senator Jim Gray (also moderator in Rochester)
- Representative Joan Hamblet (also moderator in Portsmouth)
- Moderator Robert Dezmelyk, Newton
- Moderator Chris Regan, Durham
- Moderator Louise Gosselin, Manchester Ward 6
A full report of the audits will be published by the Secretary of State’s Office on Friday, November 8.
For additional information regarding the intent, process, and procedures of the audit, please see SB 489 (2024) and Post Audit Procedures State General Election.
