Dixville Notch prepares to cast first ballots in New Hampshire primaries Since 1960, Dixville Notch voters have been the first to cast their ballots in New Hampshire. At midnight, the 5 people living in this tiny town in the northern part of the state will vote in the primary elections. Tom Tillotson, who oversees the election there, discusses the "pride" of being part of this tradition, which was put in jeopardy after the closing of a local resort in 2011 led to a significant population decrease. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES