Officials said Tuesday afternoon that they did not expect the level of voter turnout they’re seeing. Voters are waiting over an hour to cast their ballot, but those who spoke to NBC10 Boston said it’s worth taking the time.
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New Hampshire voters have been showing up to the polls in droves on Tuesday to make their choice in this election. But at one polling location in Hampton, voting seems to have hit a major delay.
Long lines were reported at Winnacunnet High School, where people say it's taking two hours to vote.
Election officials did not expect this turnout. Already, thousands of people have come to the polls here at the high school and many are out waiting for their turn to cast a ballot. And there's really not much people can do but wait, or leave and come back, hoping the lines will get better.
"One hour and 40 minutes," one voter said. "It was worth it. I'd do it again."
"I'm 67. I've never seen it, but great to see," said another.
Other New Hampshire communities also experienced large crowds at the polls.
Long lines could be seen at the polling place at Northwest Elementary School in Manchester.
In Newmarket, there was a long line of over 100 people pouring outside into the hallway at Newmarket High School, and a second line for people to drop their ballots into the ballot machine after they voted.
State Rep. Bill Boyd said on X that there was a long line in Merrimack that wrapped around the block.
Voting line in #Merrimack. Wrapped around the block onto Bishop Street. Epic election ahead! Please get out & vote today!#NHPolitics @UnionLeader @KlandriganUL @AdamSextonWMUR @WMUR9 @WMUR9_Politics pic.twitter.com/nirEHiTrlY
— Bill Boyd (@BillBoydIII) November 5, 2024
Similar crowds were seen in Londonderry and other communities as well.
In Republican Londonderry at 11am, there was a one hour line of traffic to get to polling place, then a 90 minute line to vote.@nhgop @NHDems pic.twitter.com/5R5HJZ4A58
— NH Journal (@NewHampJournal) November 5, 2024
In New Hampshire, there is no early in-person voting, so a good number of voters had to show up on Tuesday to make their choice.
Large crowds are expected again when polls close Tuesday evening as well. New Hampshire polls close at 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., depending on the community.
