Judge Blocks Law Requiring Voters to Show Proof of Residency

A New Hampshire judge has blocked a state law that would require voters to show proof of residency when registering to vote, the New Hampshire Union Leader reported.

Hillsborough County Superior Court Judge Kenneth Brown issued a temporary injunction Monday to suspend Senate Bill 3 pending further legal action. . .

SB 3 put in place new procedures requiring would-be voters to provide documents showing proof of residency when registering to vote within 30 days of an election or on election day. . .

“As with voter fraud, improving confidence in New Hampshire’s election system is not a significant state interest that justifies placing increased burdens on voters,” Brown wrote. “Moreover, there is no evidence that SB 3 even accomplishes its stated goal in this regard. The state presented no evidence that the new domicile affidavit has had any impact on the public’s perception of the election process.” . . .

Gov. Chris Sununu (R), who signed the bill into law last year, said he’s confident that the law will ultimately be upheld. (Read more from “Judge Blocks Law Requiring Voters to Show Proof of Residency” HERE)

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