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Supreme Court allows New Hampshire to prohibit student IDs for voting

The Supreme Court has ruled that New Hampshire can bar the use of student IDs for voting, reversing a lower court's decision. The law, effective since April, faced challenges from the Coalition for Open Democracy, which argued it discriminated against young voters. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, emphasizing the importance of accurate electoral information.

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The Supreme Court has upheld New Hampshire's law prohibiting the use of student identification cards for voting, reversing a federal judge's earlier ruling. The law, which took effect in April, was challenged by the Coalition for Open Democracy, citing discrimination against young voters. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, arguing against altering election rules close to the election date. New Hampshire's Senate race is also highlighted, with Rep. Chris Pappas running against former Sen. John Sununu.

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  • The Supreme Court ruled on October 22, 2026.
  • New Hampshire's law against student IDs took effect in April.
  • Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the sole dissenter.
  • The law was challenged by the Coalition for Open Democracy.
  • New Hampshire does not offer in-person early voting.
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