Absentee ballots now available for Ward 4 Special Election

Chuck Grassie, left, and David Walker (Grassie/Courtesy; Walker/Rochester Voice file)

ROCHESTER - The City Clerk's Office announced this week that absentee ballots for the upcoming Special Election are now available at City Hall.

The Special Election is for Strafford County District 8 House seat candidates Chuck Grassie and David Walker. Initially, Walker defeated Grassie by 1 vote in the NH State General Election. However, a recount on November 16th determined the vote was tied 970-970.

Any registered voter who will be out of town on Election Day or who cannot make it to the polls because of a disability, religious observance or employment or caretaker obligations may request an absentee ballot

The Special Election is open to Ward 4 voters. Polls will be open on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at McClelland Elementary School, from 8am to 7pm.

The Rochester City Clerk's Office is located in Room 105 of City Hall, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester NH 03867. Email cityclerk@rochesternh.gov or call (603) 332-2130 for inquiries and additional information.