Concord 2019 City, School Election: Very Low Turnout Citywide

CONCORD, NH — With less than two hours until the polls close, turnout in all but one ward of the city is trending below normal 15 percent levels, according to a sampling of the 10 wards across Concord. The only ward that is trending above normal levels is Ward 1, covering Penacook and the northwest part of the city. At 3 p.m., with four hours left to vote, 306 people had cast ballots or 9.1 percent – 12 more voters than cast ballots in 2017.

Both Kevin Miller and Brent Todd, who were standing at the polls, were pleased the village voters were coming out to participate.

In other wards across the city, turnout was trending below normal – anywhere from 5.6 to 12.9 percent. The polls will be open until 7 p.m.

Where Do I Vote?

A Concord voting ward map can be found here in .pdf format.

Ward 1: Immaculate Conception Church, 9 Bonney St., Penacook.

Ward 2: West Congregational Church, 499 N. State St.

Ward 3: Beaver Meadow Golf Course Club House, 1 Beaver Meadow St. (off Sewalls Falls Road).

Ward 4: Boys & Girls Club of Greater Concord, 55 Bradley St.

Ward 5: Green Street Community Center, 39 Green St.

Ward 6: St. John's Activity Center (St. John's Church), Thorndike Street Entrance.

Ward 7: West Street Ward House, 41 West St.

Ward 8: Bektash Temple, 189 Pembroke Road.

Ward 9: Havenwood, 33 Christian Avenue.

Ward 10: Broken Ground School, 51 S. Curtisville Road.

For more voting information, visit the city of Concord City Clerk's website.

Who's Running?

The following candidates are running for one two-year term as mayor:

• Linda Rae Banfill
• Jim Bouley

The following candidates are running for two four-year terms at large city council:

• Byron O. Champlin
• Edith Chiasson
• Nathan Fennessy

The following candidates are running for one two-term for Ward 1 city council:

• Kevin Miller
• Brent Todd

The following candidates are running for one two-term for Ward 8 city council:

• Gail Matson
• Dennis R. Soucy

District A Board Of Education (Wards 1, 2, 3, 4) vote for one three-year term:

• Patrice Myers
• Jim Richards

District B Board Of Education (Wards 5, 6, 7) vote for one three-year term:

• David Parker
• Max Schultz

District C Board Of Education (Wards 8, 9, 10) vote for one three-year term:

• Virginia "Gina" Cannon
• Pam Wicks

Candidate Profiles

The following candidates have submitted election profiles

• Election Profile: Patrice Myers
• Election Profile: Brent Todd
• Election Profile: Nathan Fennessy
• Election Profile: Kevin Miller
• Election Profile: Edith Chiasson
• Election Profile: Pam Wicks
• Election Profile: Dennis Soucy
• Election Profile: Virginia Cannon
• Election Profile: Erle Pierce

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• Ward 1's Miller Says Penacook Needs A Fresh Face On City Council
• Herschlag: Thoughts On Tuesday’s Election, Before You Vote
• Ward 1 Candidate Todd Says Penacook On The Cusp Of Improvement
• Former School Board Member Fennessy Seeks Concord City Council Seat
• Long-Time Concord Educator Parker Gives Board Of Education Run A Shot
• Cannon: Concord Board Of Education Run About Rebuilding Trust
• Chiasson Says Council Run Is About Preserving Concord's Identity
• Herschlag: Is It Time For New Faces On The City Council?
• Soucy Tries One More Time For Ward 8 Concord City Council Seat
• School Board Candidate Wicks Focuses On New Rundlett School Project
• For Champlin, Council Role Is About Helping Concord Grow
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Concord NH Patch will begin posting election returns at 7 p.m. tonight. Check back soon for more information.

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