Today’s Elections Mark a Historic Milestone for Voting Access in New Hampshire
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 11, 2025
Today’s Elections Mark a Historic Milestone for Voting Access in New Hampshire
Concord, NH – For the first time ever, all New Hampshire voters, regardless of ability or disability, can cast their ballots securely, privately, and independently, making today’s local elections the most accessible in state history.
In the past, many voters with disabilities, including those who are blind or have vision impairments, struggled to vote privately and securely due to a lack of accessible voting systems.
Today’s elections mark the first since a new law, championed by Representatives Mark Paige (D-Exeter) and Robert Wherry (R-Hudson), took effect. The law creates a pilot program where the Secretary of State will provide cities and towns with accessible voting machines, known as “one4all” systems, for local elections in 2025.
The one4all system includes a tablet, keyboard, headset, and printer. It allows voters to make their selections on a tablet instead of paper. Once finished, they print a completed paper ballot and submit it like everyone else.
“Today is a historic moment and a victory for advocates who have fought for equal voting access for decades,” said Stephanie Patrick, Executive Director of Disability Rights Center-NH. “We appreciate our legislative champions and the efforts of the Secretary of State’s Office and Town Clerks who are ensuring that every voter’s rights are upheld.”
Voters who experience accessibility issues at the polls or think their voting rights have been violated because of their disability can contact our Voting Rights Hotline at (603) 228-0432.
CONTACT: Stephanie Patrick, Executive Director
Disability Rights Center – New Hampshire
(603) 228-0432 or stephaniep@drcnh.org
