A federal court ruling on May 28, 2026, has expanded the options for new voting registrants in New Hampshire to prove their citizenship. The League of Women Voters New Hampshire, one of the plaintiffs in the case, announced that individuals can now sign a legally binding document attesting to their citizenship if they do not have access to a birth certificate, naturalization papers, or a passport.
Key Details:
- Ruling date: May 28, 2026
- New option: Signed document attesting to citizenship
- Previous issue: Nearly 300 individuals turned away in 2025 for lack of citizenship proof
- Eligibility: All US citizens aged 18 or older residing in New Hampshire have the right to vote
This ruling reinforces the nonpartisan principle that every eligible citizen should have the opportunity to participate in elections, addressing barriers faced by first-time registrants.
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Source: Liz Tentarelli (League of Women Voters New Hampshire)