Seacoast Friends Preserving Democracy

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.

Coordinating Committee

Peter Somssich, Former NH State Representative
Brian Wazlaw, Former NH State Representative
Michael Derhammer

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

• NH Governor Website
• ME Governor Website
• NH State Representatives

Call to make your voice heard:

Email

Telephone

Where do I register to vote?

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

What information/documentation is required to register to vote?

1. 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.
2. Absentee Voter: Can vote in Person Clerk's Office by 11/2/25 by 5 PM
3. 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.

• Portsmouth NH Democratic Committee
• New Hampshire Democratic Party
• Rockingham County Democrats
• Kittery Democrats
• Seacoast Democrats in Maine
• Maine Democratic Party
• NH Secretary of State Voting Info
• Maine Secretary of State Voting Info
• Black Lives Matter NH
• NH Peace Action
• Open Democracy
• League of Women Voters NH

Independent Non-Profit Media

• NH Public Radio
• NH Public TV
• NH Gazette
• NH Bulletin
• Portsmouth Community Radio / Seacoast Currents
• InDepth NH