Emergency rules adopted ahead of November vote

By: Angelina Berube

Outlets: Eagle-Tribune

Published: October 22, 2026

Words: 533

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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DERRY — Following complaints of voter intimidation during the September primary, the Town Council voted 5-2 Tuesday to adopt an emergency ordinance restricting electioneering at polling places ahead of the November general election.

The ordinance, intended to “immediately protect the integrity of the election process,” still allows campaigning in designated areas but imposes fines of up to $1,000 for violations.

Town Clerk Tina Guilford brought the proposal to the council after her office received numerous complaints about …

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