page_title: List of New Hampshire historical markers (151–175)
section_title: 171. Dixville Notch "First in the Nation"
hierarchical_section_title: List of New Hampshire historical markers (151–175) / Markers 151 to 175 / 171. Dixville Notch "First in the Nation"
caption_attribution_description: English: The Balsam Hotel in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire (taken Sept. 22, 2004) This is an image of a place or building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the United States of America. Its reference number is 2000166 More images
context_page_description: This page is one of a series of pages that list New Hampshire historical markers. The text of each marker is provided within its entry.
context_section_description: Village of Dixville Notch
  "New Hampshire has held the first-in-the-nation presidential primaries since 1920. With the first presidential 'beauty contest' in 1952, our citizens have personally met the candidates and by popular ballot have declared their preference for their party's nominee. Since 1960, Dixville has been the first community in the state and country to cast its handful of votes in national elections. On election eve 100% of the eligible voters gather in the Ballot Room of The Balsams. At midnight polls open and a few minutes later promptly close. The results are broadcast around the world."
caption: The Balsams, a resort hotel in Dixville Notch and the site of the famous "midnight vote"
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