Voter Information for the November 3, 2026, General Election

Portsmouth, New Hampshire – The last day for Portsmouth residents to register to vote in advance of the Tuesday, November 3, 2026, General Election is Thursday, October 22. The Board of Registrars will meet in session that day from 6 to 7:30 pm at City Hall, located at 1 Junkins Avenue. At this meeting, the Board of Registrars will accept new voter registrations, and process address and name changes. After October 22, eligible Portsmouth residents may register on Election Day at their voting location.

To register, please bring proof of identity, age, citizenship, and a Portsmouth home address. Visit sos.nh.gov/elections for more information on registering to vote, and the required documents.

Voting locations for the November 3, 2026, General Election are below. 
Ward 4 voters: your polling place has moved since the September primary.

• Ward 1: New Franklin School, 1 Franklin Drive
• Ward 2: Portsmouth Middle School, 155 Parrott Avenue
• Ward 3: Portsmouth Senior Activity Center, 125 Cottage Street
• Ward 4: Portsmouth High School, 50 Andrew Jarvis Drive (new location)
• Ward 5: Little Harbour School, 50 Clough Drive

Sample ballots and Absentee Ballot Applications are available now on the City’s website. The last day to request an Absentee Ballot is Monday, November 2 at 5 pm in-person at City Hall. 

If you have questions, contact the City Clerk's Office at 603-610-7245 or cityclerk@portsmouthnh.gov. Visit the Voting Information page for absentee ballot applications, street list by ward lookup, and sample ballots.