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(AP) \u2014 New Hampshire\u2019s governor signed a bill Thursday that would require proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote and photo identification when casting a ballot.<\/p>\n<p>Under current law, those who don\u2019t bring photo IDs to the polls can sign an affidavit attesting to their identity and are required to provide documentation within seven days. The new law, which won\u2019t take effect until after the November elections, eliminates voter identification exceptions and would require those registering to vote to show a passport, birth certificate or other evidence of U.S. citizenship.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have a proud tradition and proven track record of condition elections that are trusted and true,\u201d said Gov. Chris Sununu, a Republican who is not seeking a fifth term. \u201cLooking forward to the next decade or two, this legislation will instill even more integrity and trust in the voting process.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Critics argue the changes would make New Hampshire\u2019s voter registration system one of the most restrictive in the country. They note that many people don\u2019t have immediate or free access to their birth certificates and say the changes could undermine trust in elections even though it won\u2019t take effect mid-November.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile this law would not be in effect for the upcoming election, any change in law this close to a major election risks confusing all voters,\u201d said Lauren Kunis, director of the advocacy group VoteRiders.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/new-hampshire-voter-registration-citizenship-4009cda6ce88bccc0c8bd447ffd27974\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the full article at the Associated Press<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BY HOLLY RAMER, ASSOCIATED PRESS \u2014 SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 CONCORD, N.H. (AP) \u2014 New Hampshire\u2019s governor signed a bill Thursday that would require proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote and photo identification when casting a ballot. 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