Now is the time to make a plan to vote in the NH State General Election, scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls will be open from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.

You can register to vote in local, state, and federal elections in Rochester, New Hampshire if you are:

• A United States citizen;
• At least 18 years old on election day;
• A resident of Rochester, New Hampshire. (According to the NH Secretary of State, there’s no minimum period you need to have lived in Rochester before registering.)

To register to vote, you will be required to complete a Voter Registration Form provided by the Rochester City Clerk’s Office or supervisor of the checklist.  You will also need to provide proof of your identity, age, U.S. citizenship, and domicile (primary residence address). You can register as a Democrat, Republican, or Undeclared voter.

• Register to Vote
• Vote Absentee
• Find Polling Location
• See Sample Ballot
• Understand Election Laws

For additional information and general inquiries, contact the Rochester City Clerk’s Office at www.rochesternh.gov/city-clerks-office, by phone at (603) 332-2130, or in person at 150 Wakefield Street.