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Rochester City Clerk Announces Filing Period for 2025 Municipal Election

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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 on the ballot, with associated filing fees:

  • Mayor: $50
  • City Council: $10
  • School Board: $10
  • Police Commission: $10
  • Other Election Officials (Moderator, Ward Clerk, Supervisor of the Checklist, Selectman): $2

Candidates must file with the Rochester City Clerk’s Office during the designated filing period. For more information, contact the City Clerk at (603) 332-2130.

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