Election Filing Period Approaching

As the March election draws near, the candidate filing period will be open Wednesday, January 21 (the seventh Wednesday before the town election) through Friday, January 30, these dates reflect how New Hampshire RSA 669:19 calculates the filing window for declarations of candidacy for town elections held in March.  The filing period is defined based on the town election date and applies in towns using the non-partisan official ballot system.  The following positions are up for election or reelection this cycle:

For the Town:

• Select Board Member – (1) position, 3-year term
• Town Clerk – (1) position, 3-year term
• Supervisors of the Checklist – (1) position, 6-year term
• Trustees of the Trust Funds – (1) position, 3-year term
• Library Trustee – (1) position, 3-year term
• Library Trustee - (1) position, 1-year term
• Cemetery Trustee – (1) position, 3-year term

For Stratham Memorial School:

• School Board Members- (2) positions, 3-year term
• School Board Member- (1) position, 1-year term
• School District Clerk- (1) position, 1-year term

Those interested in filing for the Town OR SMS elected positions may do so with the Stratham Town Clerk, Deborah Bakie at the Stratham Municipal Center, 10 Bunker Hill Ave during the following hours:

Monday:  8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday-Thursday:  8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Friday:  8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Friday, January 30, 2026 (only)
8:00 am - 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE:  A valid photo ID (driver’s license) is required at the time of filing.


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For Exeter Regional COOP:

• School Board Member from Stratham- (1) position, 3-year term
  
  

Those interested in filing for the COOP may do so by contacting Andie Kohler, Exeter Town Clerk, at the Exeter Town Offices, 10 Front Street, Exeter, NH 603-778-0591 x 403, during the following hours:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday:  8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday:  8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday:  8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Friday, January 30, 2026 (only)
8:00 am - 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE:  A valid photo ID (driver’s license) is required at the time of filing.