David Scanlan

El Secretario de Estado David Scanlan dice que él no va a cambiar las prácticas electorales de New Hampshire para seguir la orden ejecutiva del presidente Trump de limitar la votación por correo.

Secretary of State David Scanlan responded to an executive order issued by President Trump calling on states to share information about every U.S. citizen who is eligible to vote in their states.

In court filings, state election officials and privacy advocates say the Trump administration's demand for unredacted voter files runs afoul of the law.

A 2024 state law requires first-time registrants to show a passport, birth certificate or naturalization papers to vote in New Hampshire. Critics say it creates unnecessary burdens for legitimate voters.

The suit seeks sensitive voter information including partial Social Security numbers. The Secretary of State has said New Hampshire law prohibits sharing such information.

In June, the federal government demanded that New Hampshire turn over sensitive voter files. State officials ignored a deadline, and on Thursday again denied the request.

New Hampshire is one of at least nine states targeted by the Justice Department seeking access to voting information, including lists of voters. State officials say they have denied the request, citing New Hampshire confidentiality laws.

Secretary of State David Scanlan anticipates high turnout across New Hampshire for the Nov. 5 election while working to ensure voters a secure and efficient polling experience.

The state’s top election official issued a decision Tuesday regarding provisional ballots. It isn't clear if the move will be challenged in court.

Voters who register without an ID are required to use special, marked ballots. But a quirk in a new law repealing that process — and that takes effect next month — leaves things unclear for the Nov. 5 general election.