New Hampshire Campaign Sign Laws: Removal and Right-of-Way
In New Hampshire, the candidate must remove all political advertising no later than the second Friday after the election, which is Friday, November 13, 2026. Political advertising needs the owner's consent on private property, can't go on public property except a narrow exception for state-owned right-of-way, and never goes on utility poles or highway signs. Every rule links to RSA 664:17, checked on October 26, 2026.
Not legal advice.
This is general information read from the official New Hampshire sources linked below on October 26, 2026. Cities, counties, the state transportation department and HOAs can add stricter rules. Check with your county elections office or your city's code enforcement office before you rely on a date.
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The New Hampshire rules, from RSA 664:17
Removal
All political advertising "shall be removed by the candidate no later than the second Friday following the election" (primary-winner exception).
Fri Nov 13
RSA 664:17
Where signs can go
No political advertising on public property, including highway right-of-way, or on private property without consent. State-owned right-of-way is allowed if it doesn't block traffic and the landowner under it consents. Never on utility poles or highway signs.
RSA 664:17
When do campaign signs have to come down in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire candidates must remove all political advertising no later than the second Friday following the election, which is Friday, November 13, 2026 (there's an exception for primary winners). Check with your city or town for local rules too.
How to stay inside the New Hampshire rules
Get the owner's consent for every yard
Political advertising can't go on private property without consent.
Keep signs off public property
State-owned right-of-way is the exception, only if the sign doesn't block traffic and the landowner under it consents.
Never use utility poles or highway signs
They're off limits in New Hampshire.
Write down where every sign went
You'll need it to have them down by Friday, November 13.
Other states
Removal deadlines, polling-place distances and right-of-way rules for 16 states: Campaign sign laws by state.
Taking signs down?
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When do campaign signs have to be removed in New Hampshire?
All political advertising must be removed by the candidate no later than the second Friday following the election, which is Friday, November 13, 2026 (RSA 664:17). There's an exception for primary winners. Not legal advice.
Can campaign signs go in the right-of-way in New Hampshire?
Political advertising can't go on public property, including highway right-of-way. State-owned right-of-way is allowed if the sign doesn't block traffic and the landowner under it consents. Never on utility poles or highway signs (RSA 664:17). Not legal advice.
Can I take down someone else's campaign sign in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire allows removal only by the owner, people the owner authorizes, or officials removing improper signs. Leave signs that aren't yours to the property owner or local officials. Not legal advice.
Laws on this page checked October 26, 2026. Not legal advice.
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