Election Law

President Trump recently called for the federal government to take control of how elections are run. But in the U.S., states run their own elections. Civics 101 host Hannah McCarthy explains who’s in charge and what “nationalizing” elections could look like.

La Iglesia Santa Ana San Agustín en Manchester recién celebró la Fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe con una misa matutina.

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.

Supporters of the bill argued a partisan ballot system would “provide additional information on the school district elections to the voters, which should increase voter awareness and voter turnout.” Ayotte disagreed.

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.

Lawyers for the ACLU of New Hampshire are representing a coalition of plaintiffs challenging the constitutionality of a recently passed voter ID law that is among the strictest in the country.

Democratic party complaint could prompt fresh guidance on how far political advocacy organizations can go to funnel money to NH candidates.

What are the election security laws in the U.S.? How should these laws balance security and accessibility?

Filed in federal court Tuesday, the case argues that the new law “erects severe and needless barriers” to vote.

A pair of proposals backed by Republicans would end the system of sworn affidavits for new voters. Opponents say the change will disenfranchise qualified residents from voting.