Election Officials

Somersworth Election Officials are elected every two years and are responsible for managing all of the City’s local, state and federal elections in coordination with City Clerks. Each official has different responsibilities as follows:

• Moderators are responsible for overseeing the election process at the polling place of the ward to which they were elected. Moderators also ensure all applicable laws and procedures are carried out and followed by all participants at the polling place.
• Ward Clerks performs whatever duties deemed necessary by the moderator, including verifying and recording ballot count information.
• Selectpersons are responsible for the voter checklists at the polling place, including verifying voter information, handing out ballots, directing voters to booths, and any other duties deemed necessary by the moderator.

Supervisors of the Checklist are appointed by the City Council for a term of 5-years and are responsible for maintaining up-to-date voter checklist information for the ward to which they were elected following all applicable laws. On Election Day, Supervisors of the Checklist assist applicants with registering to vote and changing their information.

Below is a list of each Ward’s Election Officials. If you are interested in filling a vacant position or volunteering on election days, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 603-692-9511 or 603-692-9512.

Ward 1

Ward 2

Ward 3

Ward 4

Ward 5