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New Hampshire Rejects Trump’s Voter Data Request Amid Cybersecurity Concerns

7/30/2025

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Scanlan Rejects Voter Data

New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan firmly turned down the Trump administration's request for voter data, emphasizing the dangers of cybersecurity threats and the constraints of state law. He urged local officials to manage voter registration inquiries. This stance echoes Maine's Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, who condemned the DOJ's demands as a blatant overreach of authority.

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Public Interest Legal Action

Pennsylvania's voter rolls are under fire as the Public Interest Legal Foundation uncovers over 19,000 duplicate registrations and significant errors. They are calling on Secretary of State Al Schmidt to take action and restore trust in the electoral process. This alarming situation echoes similar voter registration concerns in states like Maine and New Jersey, highlighting a nationwide issue.

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Historical Context

The Help America Vote Act, enacted in 2002 after the disputed 2000 presidential election, aimed to enhance election security and voter registration. It established the Election Assistance Commission to ensure compliance with federal standards. Recent actions by officials like New Hampshire's David Scanlan and Pennsylvania's Al Schmidt highlight ongoing concerns about voter registration integrity and cybersecurity, which threaten public trust in U.S. electoral systems.

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Scanlan Rejects Voter Data

New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan firmly turned down the Trump administration's request for voter data, emphasizing the dangers of cybersecurity threats and the constraints of state law. He urged local officials to manage voter registration inquiries. This stance echoes Maine's Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, who condemned the DOJ's demands as a blatant overreach of authority.

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