New Hampshire
"Durham’s record for same-day voter registration was shattered Tuesday, according to unofficial results released late Tuesday evening by the town. A total of 3,024 people registered to vote after arriving at the polls; that’s about 1,300 more voters than the tally from 2008."
"The state’s highest court dealt the Republican-led Legislature a critical setback Tuesday, blocking use of a new voter registration form for the Nov. 6 election."
“In a lawsuit filed Wednesday against the state, the League of Women Voters of New Hampshire, the New Hampshire Civil Liberties Union and four college students are seeking an injunction against use of the new form, arguing that it’s designed to compel students to do something that isn’t required by state law.”
“The League of Women Voters of New Hampshire and four college students, represented by the New Hampshire Civil Liberties Union, sued the state yesterday, alleging that newly implemented voter registration requirements effectively create a poll tax and prevent students from voting.”
“Cynthia Houston, 84, had a flash of grumpiness when she went to vote yesterday in Boscawen: Her husband reminded her that she was supposed to bring a photo ID after they'd already gotten in line in the basement of the Congregational church.”
“The Justice Department has cleared New Hampshire's voter ID law under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act. Unlike voter ID laws DOJ has challenged, voters who lack an acceptable form of photo identification will be allowed to cast a ballot if they sign an affidavit confirming their identity.”
"Here are answers to some basic questions, supplied by the secretary of state and the New Hampshire League of Women Voters: ..."
“The League of Women Voters of New Hampshire has produced two flyers explaining what voters will need to know to vote. ... ‘We’re concerned that people will believe that they can’t vote if they don’t have a photo ID. That is not the case, even with the new law,’ said Liz Tentarelli, co-president of the league’s state chapter.”