ELECTION CENTRAL

CITY COUNCIL

Beth Moreau
Incumbent

Beth Moreau

Beth is a lifelong New Hampshire resident. Raised in Dover, she has loved living in Portsmouth for the past 23 years. Beth holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Southern New Hampshire University and a Juris Doctor f…

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Andrew Bagley
Incumbent

Andrew Bagley

Andrew Bagley lives in Portsmouth with his wife and daughter. Educated at the University of New Haven, he works as a technical sales engineer. Beyond his day job, Andrew takes on a civic role as a member of the …

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Kate Cook
Incumbent

Kate Cook

I was committed to civic volunteerism at a very young age. My post-secondary education focused on conflict resolution and management (bachelor’s), secondary education (master’s), and public and international affairs (…

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Rich Blalock
Incumbent

Rich Blalock

Hello Portsmouth!
I’m Rich Blalock. I grew up here. My family has a long tradition of giving back and serving our community. My education started at Children’s Garden; continued at Dondero Elementary, …

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JoAnna Kelley
Incumbent

JoAnna Kelley

Joanna is the founder of Cup of Joe cafe & bar in downtown Portsmouth and New Hampshire native. Joanna is passionate about non profit and advocacy work in the state. She grew up primarily with her grandparents and…

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Deaglan McEachern
Incumbent

Deaglan McEachern

Deaglan McEachern was raised in Portsmouth. He lives with his wife, Lori and daughters, Tiernan and Aurelia across the street from the house his grandfather built in 1940.  McEachern…

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John Tabor
Incumbent

John Tabor

I am one of four generations of Tabors in public service. Our family believes government can be a force for good in people's lives. Prior to serving as a city councilor, my bio included: 

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Peter Whelan

Peter Whelan

My name is Peter Whelan, and I am honored to be a candidate for Portsmouth City Council.
Since 1991, my wife Karen and I have resided on Gates Street in a historic house, where we
raised our son Peter and share …

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SCHOOL BOARD

Esther Kennedy

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Incumbent

Nancy Clayburgh

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Genevieve Muske

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Steven Adler

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Incumbent

Lisa Rapaport

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Jennifer Shump

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Roy Helsel

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Incumbent

Brian French

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POLICE COMMISSION

Incumbent

Albert Scherr

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Jay Lieberman

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Thomas Hart

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KEY ISSUES

Key Issues

 

ELECTION EVENTS CALENDAR

Oct
21
2025

Chamber Collaborative: Round 1

Tues, Oct 21 · 8:00am to 9:00am · 500 Market St.
Oct
22
2025

Chamber Collaborative: Round 2

Wed, Oct 22 · 8:00am to 9:00am · 500 Market St.
Oct
22
2025

City Council Candidates Forum

Wed, Oct 22 · 7:00pm to 9:00 pm · City Chambers
Oct
29
2025

Candidates for School Board, Police Commission, Fire Commission

Wed, Oct 29 · 7:00pm to 9:00 pm · City Chambers

The Kids Take Over City Hall

Sun, Nov 2 · 1:30pm to 3:00pm · Portsmouth Public Library: the Levenson Room

 

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