David Scanlan

Secretary of State David Scanlan anticipates high turnout across New Hampshire for the Nov. 5 election while working to ensure voters a secure and efficient polling experience.

The state’s top election official issued a decision Tuesday regarding provisional ballots. It isn't clear if the move will be challenged in court.

Voters who register without an ID are required to use special, marked ballots. But a quirk in a new law repealing that process — and that takes effect next month — leaves things unclear for the Nov. 5 general election.

The Republican-backed measure would end the use of sworn affidavits for new voters seeking to register.