Press Releases/What’s New

The Absentee Ballot process is now open for the Fall 2020 Election Season and Absentee Ballots are now available for the September 8 NH Primary election from the Portsmouth City Clerk.

The Drought Monitor issued on August 18, 2020 elevated New Hampshire’s drought conditions in the Seacoast area to Severe Drought (D2), up from Moderate Drought conditions set on June 23, 2020. The New Hampshire Seacoast has received only 8 inches of precipitation since the beginning of May compared to the 14 inch average. The State has activated the Drought Management Task Force and has advised public water systems including Portsmouth’s to implement outdoor water use restrictions where needed.

Portsmouth City Clerk Kelli Barnaby is now assisting residents to prepare for the fall 2020 Election Season. The NH State Primary election takes place on September 8 and the General Election on November 3. Residents may register on the day of the elections and through posted hours on September 1, 2020. Absentee ballot applications are now available from the City Clerk and actual absentee ballots for the NH Primary are also available.

The Absentee Ballot process is now open for the fall 2020 Election Season. This week, NH Secretary of State Bill Gardner is sending a letter to all NH households advising residents of the requirements to register to vote and cast an absentee ballot. That information is also available here,