Rochester School Board Ward 3/Seat B: Sarah Gentile Withdraws; Name Will Remain on Ballot

October 15, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media

ROCHESTER, N.H. — The City Clerk’s Office has announced that Sarah Gentile, a candidate for School Board Ward 3/Seat B, has withdrawn from the race. The notice was issued on October 15, 2025.

According to the City Clerk, although the candidate has ended her candidacy, her name will still appear on the ballot. The Clerk’s Office explains this is because the withdrawal occurred after the official filing period closed on September 22, 2025. As a result, the printed ballots for the upcoming municipal election will continue to list Gentile for Ward 3/Seat B.

The City Clerk is encouraging all eligible voters to make a plan to participate in the Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Voters seeking additional details about the ballot, offices, or voting logistics are invited to contact or visit the Clerk’s Office using the information provided below.

Residents can obtain election information and assistance by visiting the City Clerk’s Office at the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center, 150 Wakefield Street, Rochester. The office can also be reached by phone at (603) 332-2130. Additional election resources and updates are available on the city’s website at: www.rochesternh.gov/city-clerks-office/election-information

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This update pertains specifically to the School Board Ward 3/Seat B contest. The Clerk’s notice focuses on the timing of the withdrawal in relation to the close of the filing period and the effect on the printed ballot. No further information about the ballot layout, sample ballots, or other contests was included in the notice beyond the guidance on voter participation and how to obtain official assistance.

Voters with questions about registration status, absentee ballots, polling locations, or other election procedures should use the contact channels listed by the Clerk’s Office. The City Clerk reiterates its message for eligible residents to prepare in advance and to participate in the November 4 municipal election.

Credit: Rochester City Clerk