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 re-election 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 SMS:
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.
