Seacoast Friends Preserving Democracy

We are four local Portsmouth residents who have joined together to resist the current chaos, and to ensure a healthy economy and a strong public health system. The sand in our democracy's hour glass is quickly falling and time is running out. The time to act is now.

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About Us

Seacoast Friends Preserving Democracy (SFPD) has recently formed in response to current threats to our constitutional democracy.

We encourage independents, disenfranchised voters, and all defenders of democracy regardless of political affiliation on the Seacoast of Maine and New Hampshire to join us in these crucial efforts to protect our two-hundred-and forty-nine-year-old democracy

Our mission is to advocate for a healthy democracy, democratic values, and the protection of our constitutional rights.

We are inviting you to join us in preserving our democracy. To that end, our organization:

creates opportunities to enhance civic education
provides information about becoming more involved in our democratic processes
attend public hearings
collaborates with existing organizations that value democracy
encourages community-building activities

We fund our own activities and do not contribute to candidates or solicit donations for ourselves and others.

Mission

To advocate locally for the preservation of democracy, democratic values, and constitutional rights in the United States of America.

Goals

Create opportunities for community-building and civic engagement
Educate the public about effective ways to preserve democracy
Create and attend local and regional activities in support of democratic ideals
Communicate and collaborate with local and regional democratic organizations
Solicit feedback to improve impact locally and regionally

Objectives

Create letter writing campaigns, workshops, and/or seminars
Compose and respond to newspaper editorials
Interact with online forums and websites
Advertise on community radio stations
Coordinate and collaborate with other democracy-focused organizations
Disseminate ways people can become more involved in democratic processes and events
Organize talks at the library by local and regional Democratic leaders

Events

Educational & Action Events

Talks, panel presentations, guest speakers, and workshops to be announced.

Take Action

Call to make your voice heard:

White House Hotline	202-456-1111
Congressional Switchboard	202-224-3121
NH Governor Kelly Ayotte	603-271-2121
NH State Senators	603-793-1076
NH Executive Council	603-436-1645
ME Governor Janet Mills	207-287-3531
ME State Senators	800-423-6900

Contact Us

Email

TBD

Telephone

Peter Somssich

603-436-5382

Voting

Where do I register to vote?

An individual can register to vote at the office of the town or city clerk.
An individual can register to vote on election day at their polling/voting location.

What information/documentation is required to register to vote?

To register and vote in New Hampshire, you must be:
- 18 years of age or older on election day;
- A United States citizen; and
- Domiciled in the town or ward where you seek to vote.
Absentee Voter: Can vote in Person Clerk’s Office by 11/2/25 by 5 PM
Information/Documentation needed to register to vote:
1. You must provide documents to prove your identity, age, citizenship, and domicile to register. You may present documents in paper or electronic form.
2. A driver’s license or non-driver ID from any state is proof of identity and age. A driver’s license or non-driver ID is also proof of domicile if the listed address matches the domicile address you enter on the voter registration form. A birth certificate, U.S. Passport/Passport card, or naturalization document is proof of citizenship and age. Domicile proof - rental agreement, property deed, campus housing, tax form, utility bill, homeless shelter, driver’s license, government issued ID, or any reasonable document that establishes you are domiciled at that address.