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New Hampshire Limits Voting IDs, Targets Student Access

4/7/2026

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New Hampshire enacted a law restricting voting IDs, effective in June, signed by Gov. Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.), eliminating student IDs; only driver’s licenses, passports, or military IDs are allowed.
The measure reflects a broader GOP effort to restrict ballot access.
Critics say it targets younger voters relying on student IDs and cite no fraud evidence.
Legal challenges are anticipated as groups argue the law imposes unconstitutional burdens on eligible voters.

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Story summary

New Hampshire enacted a law restricting voting IDs, effective in June, signed by Gov. Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.), eliminating student IDs; only driver’s licenses, passports, or military IDs are allowed.
The measure reflects a broader GOP effort to restrict ballot access.
Critics say it targets younger voters relying on student IDs and cite no fraud evidence.
Legal challenges are anticipated as groups argue the law imposes unconstitutional burdens on eligible voters.