Portsmouth, NH - Protections for Elections

Armed federal agents at your polling place
are already illegal. Your city council can enforce it.

18 U.S.C. § 592 — Federal Law Since 1865

Any federal employee who stations armed personnel at a polling place commits a felony. No exceptions — not for law enforcement, not for "keeping the peace." The DOJ's own manual bans FBI agents from polling places.

5 YEARS PRISON $250,000 FINE PERMANENT BAR FROM OFFICE

Why Portsmouth?

Legal Authority

New Hampshire municipalities derive authority from RSA Title III (Towns, Cities, Village Districts, and Unincorporated Places).

Why It Can Work Here

See state guide for strategic analysis.

What the Ordinance Would Do
Direct city police not to assist armed federal personnel near polling places. No new criminal penalties — just a policy on how the city's own resources are used.

Your City Council

9 members · 9 at-large, 2-year terms; top vote-getter becomes Mayor
City Manager hired by council for day-to-day administration.

Portsmouth City Hall
1 Junkins Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801

(603) 431-2000
portsmouthnh.gov/citycouncil

Meetings

Mon

7:00 PM

1st & 3rd Mon

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Portsmouth to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(603) 431-2000

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
MonS · 7:00 PM · Portsmouth City Hall

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