Town Prepares for 2,500 to 3,000 Primary Voters

The town of Londonderry anticipates a solid turnout for the Sept. 11 primary, which could be made even higher by this year's selection of a new governor.

"If I look back at the history, probably between 2,500 to 3,000 (voters)," said Town Clerk Marguerite Seymour.

Seymour said that redistricting in the state of New Hampshire sees Londonderry splitting from Auburn. The town now has seven seats in the House of Representatives

All five of the Democratic candidates will pass through the primary, with each candidate running to unseat one of the incumbents. Edward Combes, Miranda Fairbrother, Bryan Merrill, Gary Vermillion and Lisa Whittemore are all on the ballot.

On the Republican side, three will be knocked out following the primary, as 10 candidates are running. Incumbents include Al Baldasaro, Robert Introne, Karen Keegan-Hutchinson, David Lundgren, Betsy McKinney, Sherman Packard and Daniel Tamburello. Newcomers include James F. Marron III, Roger Fillio and Frank R. Emiro Sr.

There are , including primaries for governor, Congress, Executive Council and Rockingham County Commissioner.

The new voter identification law is being grandfathered in during this election cycle. Seymour said that all voters will be asked for identification, and those who don't have ID's will be given a pamphlet with the information about the new law. Those pamphlets will be at the ballot clerk tables.

The new law is also attached to the Londonderry town website.

Seymour added that she and Town Moderator Cindi Conley have been in their positions for several years, and they are prepared through state laws for any problems come election day.

Voting will open at the Londonderry High School gymnasium and run from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.