New Hampshire is special. We have no state income tax and no state sales tax. Few other states can say that. This is not luck. It is a choice that Granite Staters make again and again at the ballot box.
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, voters in Salem and across New Hampshire get to make that choice again.
What the NH Advantage Means for Your Family
When you get paid in New Hampshire, the state does not take a cut of your paycheck. When you buy groceries, clothes, or a new car, the state does not add a sales tax at the register.
That money stays in your pocket. For a working family, it can add up to thousands of dollars a year. For retirees on a fixed income, it can mean the difference between staying in the home they love and having to move away.
And as of January 1, 2025, New Hampshire’s tax on interest and dividends is gone. That was a big win for seniors and savers. It happened because voters sent leaders to Concord who kept their promise to cut taxes, not raise them.
Why This Election Matters
Low taxes are not guaranteed. Every year, new spending ideas come up in Concord. Every new program has to be paid for. When spending grows faster than our economy, pressure builds for new taxes.
An income tax or a sales tax would not have to arrive all at once. It can start small, with a “temporary” tax or a tax on “just a few” people. But once a broad tax is in place, history in other states shows it rarely stays small.
Republicans have made a clear promise: no income tax, no sales tax. Voting the full ticket, from Governor down to Register of Probate, keeps the people who made that promise in charge of the budget. See every 2026 Republican candidate on the Salem ballot.
The Cost of Living Is Already Hard Enough
Families here are already feeling the squeeze. Housing costs more. Heating oil and electricity cost more. Groceries cost more.
The last thing New Hampshire families need is a new tax on top of all that. Keeping taxes low is one of the best tools we have to help people afford to live, work, and raise families here. When Concord collects more taxes from you and sends more money to towns and schools, budgets grow to match it. That is why new state taxes won’t lower your property tax bill.
Every Office Counts
It is easy to vote at the top of the ticket and skip the rest. Please don’t. The State House and State Senate write the budget. Executive Councilors approve contracts and spending. Local races shape your property taxes.
A tax increase can pass by just a few votes. That is why voting the whole ballot matters.
On the Salem ballot, that means Kelly Ayotte for Governor, Janet Stevens for Executive Council District 3, and Daryl Abbas for State Senate District 22. Our State Representative candidates for Rockingham District 25 are Lorie Ball, Ed Huminick, John Janigian, George Kassas, Dennis Mannion, Valerie McDonnell, Joe Sweeney, John Sytek, and Susan Vandecasteele. For Rockingham County, vote for Chuck Massahos for Sheriff, Patricia Conway for County Attorney, Scott Priestley for Treasurer, Cathy Stacey for Register of Deeds, and Jon Stark for Register of Probate.
Make a Plan to Vote
- Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Where to vote in Salem: District 1 votes at Woodbury Middle School, 206 Main Street. District 2 votes at North Salem Elementary School, 140 Zion Hill Road. District 3 votes at Fisk School, 14 Main Street. District 4 votes at Barron School, 55 Butler Street.
- Check before you go: Confirm your district and view your sample ballot on the Town of Salem elections page.
- Bring a photo ID. New Hampshire asks every voter to show a government-issued photo ID at the polls.
- Not registered yet? You can register at your polling place on Election Day. Bring a photo ID, proof of where you live, and proof of citizenship (like a birth certificate or passport) if you are new to voting in New Hampshire.
- Need an absentee ballot? You can vote absentee if you will be out of town, have to work, have a disability, or for religious or military reasons. Ask the Salem Town Clerk soon.
- Bring a friend, a neighbor, or a family member
Common Questions About the 2026 Election in Salem
When is the 2026 general election in New Hampshire?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls in Salem are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at four schools, one for each voting district.
Does New Hampshire have an income tax or a sales tax?
No. New Hampshire has no broad income tax and no general sales tax. The state’s tax on interest and dividends ended on January 1, 2025.
Where do I vote in Salem, NH?
Salem has four voting districts: Woodbury Middle School (District 1), North Salem Elementary School (District 2), Fisk School (District 3), and Barron School (District 4). Check your district on the Town of Salem elections page.
Can I register to vote on Election Day in New Hampshire?
Yes. You can register at your polling place on Election Day. Bring a photo ID, proof of where you live, and proof of citizenship if you are new to voting in New Hampshire.
Who are the Republican candidates on the Salem ballot?
You can see every candidate, from Governor to Register of Probate, on our 2026 Candidates page.
New Hampshire works because we choose to keep it that way. Let’s keep the New Hampshire Advantage. Vote the full Republican ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.