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Supreme Court says New Hampshire student IDs can’t be used to vote in November
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- The Supreme Court ruled that student IDs cannot be used as identification for voting in New Hampshire's midterm elections, siding with Republicans and the state's emergency request.
- The decision blocks a lower court's guidance that allowed student IDs as a backup form of ID, reinforcing a state law that restricts their use to establish voter identity.
- The ruling comes ahead of a critical Senate race in New Hampshire, where Republican John E. Sununu faces Democrat Chris Pappas for the seat of retiring Senator Jeanne Shaheen.
- Liberal Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, arguing the federal court order was justified to ensure voters receive accurate information about election processes.
- The dispute began after a nonprofit challenged the state's law, claiming it unfairly burdens young voters, but the Supreme Court emphasized the importance of maintaining established voting rules close to the election date.
