United States Attorney's Office for the District of New Hampshire
10/29/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/29/2026 17:52
U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces Steps to Protect the Integrity of the New Hampshire November 3, 2026 General Election
CONCORD - The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Hampshire is ready and able to protect election integrity during the November 3, 2026 General Election, U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan announces.
Election Integrity Strategic Plan
The office will designate an Election Officer - Assistant United States Attorney Alexander S. Chen - to oversee the district's handling of Election Day complaints of voting rights concerns, threats of violence to election officials or staff, and election fraud, as well as serve as a point of contact should any federal election crimes need to be reported.
Federal election monitors, led by the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division, will also be observing compliance with federal laws regarding voter registration and eligibility at various polling places.
The U.S. Department of Justice may also receive and respond to reports from the New Hampshire Department of Justice or the Secretary of State's Office, and jointly ensure that any problems voters encounter at polling places are investigated and handled.
"Each election season, our office takes steps to ensure that all Granite State voters who want to cast a ballot can do so without any fear of interference or fraud," said Erin Creegan, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Hampshire. "We are committed to ensuring a free and fair election on November 3, and as always, will work with our law enforcement partners to combat and investigate any election crimes that threaten the integrity of voting."
Key Enforcement Priorities for the 2026 Election
Protecting Voter Rights: Ensuring all eligible New Hampshire voters may vote free from discrimination, harassment, coercion, or unlawful interference.
Voter Eligibility and Compliance: Monitoring compliance with federal laws governing voter registration and eligibility.
Combating Election Fraud: Addressing reports of credible allegations involving election day ballot tampering, voter impersonation, unlawful interference with polling locations, or fraudulent absentee ballot practices. Any credible threat to election integrity or voter access in the state of New Hampshire will be quickly addressed.
Federal law protects against crimes such as threatening violence against election officials or staff, intimidating or bribing voters, buying and selling votes, impersonating voters, altering vote tallies, stuffing ballot boxes, and marking ballots for voters against their wishes or without their input. It also contains special protections for the rights of voters, and provides that they can vote free from interference, including intimidation, and other acts designed to prevent or discourage people from voting or voting for the candidate of their choice. The Voting Rights Act protects the right of voters to mark their own ballot or to be assisted by a person of their choice (where voters need assistance because of disability or inability to read or write in English).
Reporting Election Irregularities
To the U.S. Attorney's Office. In order to respond to complaints of voting rights concerns and election fraud during the upcoming election, and to ensure that such complaints are directed to the appropriate authorities, the District's Election Officer will be available in New Hampshire while the polls are open. The District's Election Officer Assistant United States Attorney Alexander S. Chen can be reached at the following telephone number: (603) 545-5152.
To the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The public plays a critical role in maintaining election security. Anyone who witnesses or has direct knowledge of potential election fraud, voter intimidation, or unlawful voting activity is strongly encouraged to report it immediately. Please visit the official FBI Tips Portal or contact local law enforcement to report potential election fraud or voting irregularities.
To the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division. Complaints regarding voter discrimination or civil rights violations can also be directed to the Civil Rights Division via the Department of Justice Civil Rights Reporting Portal or by phone at 800-253-3931.
To New Hampshire state authorities. Violations of state elections laws may be reported to the New Hampshire Department of Justice Election Day Hotline at 866-868-3703.
In the case of possible violence or threats at or near a polling place on Election Day, please do not wait: call 911 immediately.
New Hampshire permits same day registration to vote on Election Day. For more information about how to register, what forms of identification are required to register and to vote, the location of your polling place, and other frequently asked questions, please see the New Hampshire Secretary of State's webpage, https://www.sos.nh.gov/electionsLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the "external link" icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link..
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