The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for May 22, 2025

NH Senate Kills Bill Requiring Proof of Citizenship with Absentee Ballot; Challenge to 2024 NH Proof of Citizenship Law Heard in Federal Court
The New Hampshire Senate killed a bill requiring absentee voters to include copies of citizenship documents when requesting and returning absentee ballots. In a separate court case in April, voters challenged the state’s proof of citizenship law for in-person registration.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

NH Secretary of State - REGISTERING TO VOTE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
NHPR - Federal judge hears arguments over NH's proof of citizenship voting law
Associated Press - New Hampshire town elections offer a preview of citizenship voting rules being considered nationwide
NH Legislature via LegiScan - Text of HB 217, killed by the NH Senate
New Hampshire Bulletin - Senate advances anti-sanctuary city bills, but stops short on other House priorities

Groups Taking Action:

Coalition for Open Democracy, League of Women Voters NH, ACLU NH

Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State

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