As reported Thursday by Todd Bookman of NHPR, the U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against New Hampshire in an ongoing dispute over access to confidential voting records.
While basic voter information—such as names, addresses, and party affiliation—is already public in New Hampshire, the Trump administration is demanding additional data, including partial Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers.
Secretary of State David Scanlan has repeatedly refused these requests, citing state law. On Thursday, the Justice Department sued Scanlan, along with election officials in five other states: California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, and Pennsylvania. Federal officials argue the data is needed to safeguard against voter fraud, despite extensive efforts by New Hampshire’s elections office to ensure the integrity of its elections.
Scanlan has stood firm for months, saying: “New Hampshire law prohibits the sharing of this information with the U.S. Department of Justice in the manner you request.”
We need to support our Secretary of State. Here are ways you can contact him and thank him.
Phone: 603-271-3242—Email: administration@sos.nh.gov
Address: Secretary of State, State House, Room 204, 107 North Main Street, Concord, NH 03301-4989
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