CARA CABRALSupportMADBURY, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026
I support this bill because it removes barriers to information, helping all voters make informed decisions. This strengthens inclusion and participation in our democracy.
HB1821
House · 2026 sessionBipartisanKilled in HousePublic access to ballot images
AIClarifies the retention period for ballot images and cast vote records and requires their public availability within 48 hours after each election and before the recount deadline.
exempting certain information collected from electronic ballot counting devices from right-to-know law restrictions.
ElectionsRight to Know
Status
Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 5, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✕House
- Senate
- Governor
- Law
Division of testimony
8 submissionsSupport 7Oppose 1Neutral 0
Deborah SumnerSupportJaffrey, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026
Purpose: Transparency in elections is the basis of citizens’ trust in our government. In NH, candidates for elected office and voters have both a fundamental right and duty to ensure that election results are legitimate. NH Const. pt 1, art. 1 and 11. Key Questions: Based on NHCONST. pt. 1, art. 8 and RSA 91-A, Can the NH Legislature protect: 1. legitimate privacy concerns re: public access to ballot images and cast vote records? Yes 2 against other legitimate concerns? Yes. Other states have done so. hMps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ballot-foia.png 3 citizens'’ fundamental Right to Know that election o?cials are protecting our votes and elections as the NH Constitution and laws consistent with it require? Yes.
Margaret KonzeSupportPembroke, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026
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Mark LindemanOpposePhiladelphia, PAfor Verified VotingJan 27, 2026
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Al BrandanoSupportKENSINGTON, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026
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Pamela HardersSupportManchester, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026
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Mary TillSupportConcord, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026
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John CawthronSupportNashua, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026
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