The proposed constitutional amendment in New Hampshire, CACR 26, aims to implement comprehensive election reform. It includes provisions related to ballot reconciliation, access, retention, polling location limits, poll workers, post-election ballot viewing, and citizen audits. The amendment also requires hand counting of all ballots, serial numbering of ballots, and the retention of serial-numbered perforated tabs for voter receipts. It would be submitted to voters in November 2024.
If approved, the amendment would establish specific provisions for ballot procedures, security, and reconciliation. It includes measures such as storing all ballots in a secure area, conducting immediate ballot counting after polls close, retaining all ballots and election records for 60 months, and limiting polling locations to 5,000 voters. The amendment also requires training for election moderators and clerks and allows for random audits of municipalities. If approved by 2/3 of voters, it will become effective upon the governor's proclamation.