The City Clerk’s Office encourages voters to participate in the General Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Polling locations will be open 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Find your Ward
Click here to find your Ward online or call the City Clerk at (603) 332-2130.
Frequently asked question: What’s a Ward? Wards are electoral districts used in a city for local elections and polling. It’s essentially where your neighborhood goes to vote.
Polling Locations
- WARD 1: East Rochester Elementary School – 773 Portland Street, East Rochester
- WARD 2: Chamberlain Street School – 65 Chamberlain Street School, Rochester
- WARD 3: Gonic Elementary School – 10 Railroad Avenue, Rochester
- WARD 4: McClelland Elementary School – 59 Brock Street, Rochester
- WARD 5: James W. Foley Memorial Community Center – 150 Wakefield Street, Rochester
- WARD 6: Elks Lodge #1393 – 295 Columbus Avenue, Rochester
Sample Ballots
Sample Ballots are posted on the City Clerk’s website before every election. Click here to visit the Elections page.
Frequently asked question: What’s a Sample Ballot? A sample ballot is a document to help voters prepare for an election. Sample ballots usually provide the voter’s polling place and hours, and contain an image of what the actual ballot looks like, including candidates, questions, and instructions for voting.
Here’s a summary of the New Hampshire Pocket Voter Guide:
- Eligibility: To vote in New Hampshire, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old on Election Day, and a New Hampshire resident. New residents can register upon establishing residency.
- Registration Process on Election Day: Register to vote at your polling place on Election Day. Proof of citizenship, age, identity, and domicile is required, but affidavits are available if documentation is missing.
- Voting in Person: Bring a photo ID to the polls. If you lack an ID, you can sign an affidavit and have a photo taken. After check-in, receive a ballot, vote, and submit it at a ballot-counting device or to the moderator, depending on your polling location.
- Accessibility: Polling places are accessible, with an “one4all” voting system featuring touchscreen and audio options. Those with print disabilities can use an accessible absentee ballot online.
- Voter Assistance: Contact your local election officials for help. If you believe your voting rights are violated, you can reach out to the Attorney General’s Office.
Additional Information and Assistance:
For more details, visit the New Hampshire Secretary of State’s website. The Rochester City Clerk’s Office is located on the first floor of City Hall, 31 Wakefield Street. Call (603) 332-2130 or visit www.rochesternh.gov/city-clerk-elections for more information.