Supreme Court blocks student IDs for voting in NH, aiding GOP in 2026 Senate race

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The ruling reversed a previous federal court decision that had partially blocked the state’s restrictions, which were supported by the Republican-backed New Hampshire government. Share The Supreme Court has ruled that student IDs cannot be used as voter identification in New Hampshire, affecting the 2026 U.S.

Chris Pappas is challenging former Republican Sen. John Sununu for the Senate seat, and polls had shown Pappas with a slight lead prior to this ruling. Join 34,000+ readers across crypto, finance, and policy.