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About Governor
About this position
- Office level
- State
- Election frequency
- Every 2 years
- Typical salary
- $143,704.34/year
- Commitment level
- Full Time
- Affiliation
- Partisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Governor
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen, a registered voter in New Hampshire, an inhabitant of the state for 7 years prior to election, and at least 30 years old.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing fee is $2; In lieu of filing fee, signature requirement of 5 signatures from members of candidate's party (partisan primary). Filling fee is $0; Signature requirement is 150 registered voters in the district (general election).
- Filing period
- June 3, 2026 - August 26, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's office.
- Where to file
- 107 North Main Street Room 204, Concord, N.H. 03301
- Filing phone
- 603-271-3242
- Step 3
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