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Rochester City Clerk Announces Filing Period for 2025 Municipal Election

The Rochester City Clerk’s Office is pleased to announce that the filing period for candidates in the upcoming November 4, 2025, Municipal Election will open at 9:00 AM on September 5, 2025, and close at 5:00 PM on September 22, 2025. The following positions will be...

NH Secretary of State Reminds Granite Staters of Recent Change in Voter Registration Requirements Ahead of Local Elections

New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan reminds Granite Staters that new voter registration requirements are in place ahead of the March local elections, following the passage of HB 1569, which took effect in November 2024. In New Hampshire, individuals must be United States citizens,...

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Make a Plan to Vote in the upcoming Presidential Primary on January 23, 2024

The City Clerk's Office is encouraging voters to participate in the upcoming Presidential Primary...

City of Rochester celebrates inauguration of Mayor, City Council, School Board, Police Commission, and Election Officials

In a public ceremony held at the Rochester Opera House, on Tuesday, January 3rd,...

Absentee Ballots available for Presidential Primary Election on January 23, 2024

Absentee Ballots for the January 23, 2024, Presidential Primary Election are now available in...

City Clerk: Recounts for November 7th, 2023 Municipal Election scheduled for 11/18

The Rochester City Clerk's Office is pleased to announce that recounts for the November...

City of Rochester Releases Official Returns for 2023 Municipal Election

The City Clerk's Office for the City of Rochester has published the official returns...

City Clerk releases unofficial results of Municipal Election, Mayor Callaghan wins second term

On Tuesday, November 7th, Rochester residents had the opportunity to vote for the positions...

VOTE in the Municipal Election from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, Results will be broadcast LIVE at 7:00 pm

The Municipal Election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 7th, 2023. Polls are open 8:00...

COAST to provide free rides to polls on Election Day, Veterans ride free on 11/11 

Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation, more commonly known as COAST, is offering free rides...

Know Before You Vote: Meet the candidates for Mayor and City Council

On Monday, October 30th, the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce hosted a public forum...

Know Before You Vote: Meet the candidates for School Board

On Wednesday, October 25th, Rochester Listens hosted a public forum for School Board candidates....

City Clerk announces upcoming Moderator Sessions on 10/28

The Moderator for Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 shall be in...

Absentee Ballots for 11/7 Municipal Election are now available in City Clerk’s Office

Absentee Ballots for the November 7, 2023, Municipal Election are now available in the...

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Rochester NH History Podcast: Rochester’s E.H. Corson and the First Bicycle Ride Down Mt. Washington

In this episode of the Rochester NH History Podcast, learn about the first person...

New Hampshire Remains #1 for Taxpayer Return on Investment

On March 27, Governor Kelly Ayotte announced that New Hampshire has been ranked the...

Reminder: City Clerk’s Office Now Loacated In James W. Foley Memorial Community Center

On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, the Rochester City Clerk's Office officially moved from its...

Rochester Historical Society to Host Free Presentation on NH’s Covered Bridges on 4/10

The Rochester Historical Society will host a presentation on New Hampshire’s covered bridges on...