Sample ballots are now available online for the upcoming Special State Primary Election to fill the vacant State Representative seat in District 10/Ward 3 on December 20, 2011 as well as sample ballots for the Presidential Primary Election on January 10, 2012.

Also, the Election Day Guide for Observers and Media is available on our Voter Registration and Elections page and recommended for anyone who is planning to observe the Presidential Primary election process at a polling location in Manchester.  This includes all members of the media, observers appointed by a political party, students conducting data collection, etc.  This guide will provide you with the rules and regulations about conduct at the polls and basic election procedure.

Additional questions or concerns may be emailed to the City Clerk at cityclerk@manchesternh.gov or by calling the election officials at (603) 624-6455. 

 Thursday, December 15, 2011

The Office of the City Clerk has special extended hours on the following dates in December to help you avoid long registration lines at the Presidential Primary Election on January 10, 2011:

Thursday, December 8, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 10, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 15, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Our regular hours of business on all other dates remains Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with extended hours every Tuesday night until 8:00 p.m for your convenience.

For additional information about voter registration please visit our Voter Registration and Elections page. You may also reach us at 624-6455 or by e-mail at cityclerk@manchesternh.gov.  The last day to register to vote prior to the Presidential Primary is January 3, 2012.

 Thursday, December 08, 2011

Official election results are now available for the Municipal General Election held on November 8, 2011. Manchester polls collectively had 14,626 ballots cast on Election Day which represents a 27.83% turnout of the total registered voters in the city. This continues a declining trend over the past decade.  

In the last six municipal general elections, voter turnout has steadily declined: 1999 (56%) 2001 (47%) 2003 (38%) 2005 (35%) 2007 (35%) 2009 (30%).

For additional information, please call the office at (603) 624-6455 or email us at cityclerk@manchesternh.gov.

 Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Polls are open across the city from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. today for the Non-partisan Municipal General Election.  Voters can have the greatest impact on their day-to-day lives by voting in a municipal election so all residents are encouraged to vote.

Sample ballots and polling locations are available for viewing on our website.  If you have any additional questions or concerns, please call the Office of the City Clerk at 624-6455.

 Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Sample ballots for the 2011 Non-Partisan Municipal General Election are now available online.  Paper copies may also be obtained at the City Clerk's Office at City Hall during regular business hours.

Note to Voters: The official ballot for the Municipal General Election is a two-sided ballot.  Voters must turn over the ballot to continue voting.  The back of each ballot details the second of two proposed charter amendments submitted to the voters by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. 

 Friday, October 07, 2011

An updated 2011 Municipal Political Calendar is now available after the announcement on Friday by the Secretary of State that the filing period in New Hampshire for presidential candidates will be October 17, 2011 through October 28, 2011.

What does this mean for Manchester registered voters?  The last day for current ward voters to register with, or change their affiliation with a political party is October 14, 2011. 

The last day for the City Clerk to accept new voter registrations before the Municipal General Election is October 29, 2011.
 

 Monday, October 03, 2011

Official election results are now available for the Municipal Primary Election held on September 20, 2011.  Manchester polls collectively had 4,874 ballots cast on Election Day which represents a 9.28% turnout of the total registered voters in the city.  Additional data from Election Day will be available in the coming days.

The Municipal General Election will be held on November 8, 2011.  If you need to register to vote or change your current registration information, you may come to our office at City Hall, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday evenings until 8:00 p.m.

For additional information, please call the office at (603) 624-6455 or email us at cityclerk@manchesternh.gov.

 Wednesday, September 21, 2011

A link to the latest candidate filings (Declarations of Candidacy) throughout the filing period for the 2011 municipal elections can be found at the City Clerk's Election webpage.  The filing period begins today, July 11th through Friday, July 22nd.

All filings are updated daily after 5:00 p.m.

 Monday, July 11, 2011

A Candidate's Guide to Municipal Office is now available to anyone interested in becoming a candidate for municipal office or just interested in the political process.  This guide provides useful information on filing for office, financial disclosures, establishing political committees, state election laws and more. 

Additional information can be found at www.manchesternh.gov/elections or by calling 624-6455.

 Friday, July 08, 2011

The process of verifying the voter checklist for the city of Manchester is under way.  New Hampshire R.S.A. requires that the checklist be verified every ten years by striking the names of all persons who have not voted in any election in the last four years and have a registration date before November 3, 2010.  Currently, there are more than 63,500 registered voters on Manchester checklists.

On April 11, 2011, the Office of the City Clerk mailed over 11,000 postcards to individuals that meet these criteria and are subject to removal by vote of the Board of Registrars on June 2, 2011. 

If you have received a postcard and intend to vote at an upcoming election, you are required by law to re-register in person.  When re-registering to vote you will be required to establish your identity and domicile, and complete a new voter registration form.  In order to avoid long registration lines on Election Day, our office is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with extended hours every Tuesday night until 8:00 p.m for your convenience.

For additional information about voter registration please visit our Voter Registration and Elections page.  You may also reach us at 624-6455 or by e-mail at cityclerk@manchesternh.gov.

 Wednesday, April 20, 2011

If your organization is looking for an inexpensive way to achieve maximum visibility for your next special event in Manchester, visit the related link to our Municipal Banner Program.  This program provides an outstanding promotional opportunity at key locations within the Queen City for upcoming cultural, recreational, and civic events.

 Thursday, February 10, 2011

Did you know that you can now exhange your vows right at City Hall in the prominent Aldermanic Chambers?  For $145, you will receive your Marriage License, the services of a Justice of the Peace, and one copy of your certified Marriage Certificate.  Hundreds of couples have taken advantage of our convenient services.  For more information, visit the City Clerk website under Other Services or call our Vital Records Division directly at 624-6455.

 Thursday, February 03, 2011

Effective January 1, 2011, RSA 540:1-b of New Hampshire State law requires landlords to file a statement with the town or city clerk of the municipality in which the property is located that provides the name, address, and telephone number of a person within the state who is authorized to accept service of process for legal proceedings.

If you are an owner of rental property in the city of Manchester you may be required to designate an agent for service and file a Landlord's Agent form with the Office of the City Clerk.  For more information, visit the Landlord Agent Form page of our website.

 Monday, January 10, 2011

Official election results (Manchester) are now available for the State General Election held on November 2, 2010.  Manchester polls collectively had 30,285 ballots cast on Election Day which represents over 46% of the total registered voters in the city.  Additional data from Election Day will be available in the coming days.

For additional information or questions, please call the office at (603) 624-6455 or email us at cityclerk@manchesternh.gov.

 Thursday, November 04, 2010

The Office of the City Clerk announces extended hours effective January 26, 2010.  The office will be open to all customers 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and open late until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday evenings.  Customers seeking copies of certified records, business licenses, marriage licenses, dog licenses, election information, notary and most adminsitrative services are encouraged to take advantage of our expanded hours.

Customers are reminded that in many cases, you may be able to obtain certified records of Birth, Marriage, Divorce, or Death Certificates at the Manchester City Clerk's Office regardless of the town in which you reside.  Please contact us for more information at 603-624-6455 or email at cityclerk@manchesternh.gov.

 Monday, January 25, 2010