Voting Information

ATTENTION VOTERS

THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK WILL BE OPEN ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, FOR ELECTION BUSINESS ONLY. 

Our office will resume normal operations on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. 

Thank you for your patience and understanding. 

ATTENTION WARD 4 VOTERS:

Voting will be held at the Portsmouth High School for the November 5, 2024, State General/Presidential Election. 

Voting will resume at the Dondero School for the 2025 Municipal Election.

Upcoming Election

• State General/Presidential Election - November 5, 2024 - Polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Absentee Ballot Applications

Absentee Ballot Applications are now available to print for the Tuesday, November 5, 2024, State General/Presidential Election or pick up at the Office of the City Clerk.

Absentee Ballots Are Now Available
For voters who meet the criteria to vote absentee, ballots are available at the of the Office of the City Clerk. 

Last Day to Register to Vote prior to November State General/Presidential Election

Tuesday, October 29, 2024, in the Office of the City Clerk until 4:30 p.m. Also, the Board of Registrars will be available in the lobby of City Hall that evening from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to take voter changes and new voter registrations.

Same Day Voter Registration

New voters may register to vote on Election Day at their designated polling location.

Sample Ballots for the 2024 State General/Presidential Election are available. 

Sample Ballot Ward 1

Sample Ballot Ward 2

Sample Ballot Ward 3

Sample Ballot Ward 4

Sample Ballot Ward 5

Which Ward Do I Live In?

View a list of wards by street name and number. 

Please be sure that your address is accurately listed on the checklist to avoid any issues on Election Day. Remember, you must vote in the ward where you reside.

Questions? Please contact the City Clerk's Office at (603) 610-7245 or via e-mail at cityclerk@cityofportsmouth.com.

View List of Elected Ward Officials

View Voting Ward Map

Voting Locations 

Attention Ward 4 Voters - Voting will be held at the Portsmouth High School for the November 5, 2024, State General/Presidential Election. Voting will resume at the Dondero School for the 2025 Municipal Election.

• Ward One - New Franklin School -1 Franklin Drive
  Off Woodbury Avenue, between Anchorage Inn and Howard Johnson Hotel
• Ward Two-Portsmouth Middle School - (Connie Bean Gymnasium Entrance) - 155 Parrott Avenue
  Between the Library and Court House
• Ward Three - Portsmouth Senior Activity Center- 125 Cottage Street 
• Ward Four - Portsmouth High School - 50 Andrew Jarvis Drive
  off of Middle Street
• Ward Five - Little Harbour School - 50 Clough Drive 
  Off of South Street

How to Register to Vote

Information Required

When determining the qualifications of an applicant, the supervisors of the checklist, or the town or city clerk, shall require the applicant to present proof of citizenship, age, and domicile, as provided in the following categories:

Citizenship

The supervisors of the checklist, or the town or city clerk, shall accept from the applicant any one of the following as proof of citizenship: the applicant's birth certificate, a passport, naturalization papers if the applicant is a naturalized citizen, a citizenship affidavit, or any other reasonable documentation which indicates the applicant is a United States citizen.

Age

Any reasonable documentation indicating the applicant is 18 years of age or older.

Alternate Options (other than above)

1. You may register on Election Day.
2. You may register to vote in the City Clerk's Office during regular business hours.
3. If you meet the state's voter requirements and qualifications and are unable to register in person because of physical disability, military service, or because of temporary absence, you may register by mail. You should request an Absentee Registration Affidavit and a Voter Registration Card from the City Clerk. The Absentee Registration Affidavit must be witnessed and then both the affidavit and the voter registration card are to be returned to the City Clerk.