Lawsuit Challenges NH Student ID Voter Restriction
Summary
A New Hampshire nonprofit group filed a lawsuit against a new state law that stops students from using their school IDs to vote. The group says the law, signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte, will make it harder for young voters who do not have driver’s licenses to prove their identity when voting.Key Facts
- The Coalition for Open Democracy filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court.
- The lawsuit challenges House Bill 323, passed in June 2026, which bans student IDs as valid voter identification.
- Governor Kelly Ayotte signed HB 323 into law in June 2026.
- Secretary of State David Scanlan issued a directive extending the ban on student IDs beyond the original law.
- Many young voters between 18-24 years old do not have driver’s licenses and rely on student IDs.
- Alternative IDs like passports and military IDs are still accepted but less commonly used by youth.
- The group argues the law adds unnecessary barriers that do not improve election security.
- A court hearing on the case is scheduled for August 31, 2026.
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