The Office of the City Clerk conducts and preserves the integrity of all local, state, and federal elections held in Manchester, New Hampshire. The next scheduled election across all twelve city wards is the:
Municipal Primary, September 16, 2025.
Voter Registration
If you are looking to confirm the status of your voter registration, consult the Secretary of State's Voter Information Lookup or contact the Office of the City Clerk.
To register to vote or make any changes to your voter registration, you must complete a new Voter Registration Form at the Office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. For more information about registering to vote, see the How to Register page.
Sample Ballots
Sample Ballots for Municipal Elections can be found on our Sample Ballot page once ballots become available. Note: We only post municipal election sample ballots on our website. To view sample ballots for state and federal elections, please go to the Secretary of State's Sample Ballot page.
Where is my polling place?
If you are unsure where you vote on Election Day, see the "Where do I vote?" page.
Absentee Ballots
Absentee Ballot applications for the upcoming elections can be printed using the link below and completed in the convenience of your home. As a registered Manchester voter, you may mail, e-mail (elections@manchesternh.gov), fax, or hand deliver your completed application to the Office of the City Clerk, One City Hall Plaza, Manchester, NH 03101.
2025 Municipal Election Absentee Ballot Request
For additional assistance, please call our office at (603) 624-6455 during normal business hours.
Candidate Filings
Elections: