Position

Where to file nomination

Duration of office

Eligibility/Petition requirements

Administrative assessment fee

Alderman or Alderman at Large

City Clerk

2 years

Must be a citizen of the United States by birth or naturalization
Must have and maintain a domicile in Manchester during the term of office
Must be a registered and qualified voter in Manchester
File a Declaration of Candidacy
One hundred (100) Nominating Petitions completed and signed by registered voters residing in the
ward of the candidate may be submitted in lieu of the filing fee. 
Nominating Petitions will not be accepted by the City Clerk without first submitting a notarized
Assent to Candidacy form.

Submit a filing fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) to the Office of the City Clerk. 

School Committee or School Committee at Large

City Clerk

2 years

Must be a citizen of the United States by birth or naturalization
Must have and maintain a domicile in Manchester during the term of office
Must be a registered and qualified voter in Manchester
File a Declaration of Candidacy.
Fifty (50) Nominating Petitions completed and signed by registered voters residing in the
ward of the candidate may be submitted in lieu of the filing fee. 
Nominating Petitions will not be accepted by the City Clerk without first submitting a notarized
Assent to Candidacy form.

Submit a filing fee of Twenty Five dollars ($25.00) to the Office of the City Clerk. 

Moderator, Ward Clerk, Selectman

City Clerk

Must be a citizen of the United States by birth or naturalization
Must have and maintain a domicile in Manchester during the term of office
Must be a registered and qualified voter in Manchester
File a Declaration of Candidacy

There are no filing fees

Charter Commission Member

City Clerk

2 years

Must be a citizen of the United States by birth or naturalization
Must have and maintain a domicile in Manchester during the term of office
Must be a registered and qualified voter in Manchester
File a Declaration of Candidacy

There are no filing fees

Useful Links for Manchester Elections information

https://www.manchesternh.gov/Departments/City-Clerk/Voter-Registration-and-Elections/How-to-File-for-Office

Population and Demographics

Manchester Population in 2022 – 113,216