Weeks before election, state appeals ruling striking down proof-of-citizenship voting law

By: Ethan DeWitt

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: June 25, 2026

Words: 1,626

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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A month after a federal judge struck down a law requiring hard proof of citizenship to register to vote in New Hampshire, the state Attorney General’s Office has requested a stay of the decision while it appeals.

On May 28, Judge Samantha Elliott of the U.S. District Court of New Hampshire ruled that the Republican law imposes an unconstitutional burden on the right to vote.

Because of that ruling, first-time voters do not …

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