"I didn't know that anything had officially changed walking in there. And then being told that I had to provide a passport that I've never had or a birth certificate that's usually tucked away somewhere safe just to cast my vote - which I've done before - it was frustrating."
"Bogdan's experience in New Hampshire is a glimpse into the future for potentially millions of voters across the country. That is if Republican voting legislation being pushed aggressively by President Donald Trump passes Congress and a 'show your papers' law is put in place in time for the November elections."
"The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, or SAVE America Act, cleared the U.S. House last month on a mostly party-line basis. Republicans say it would improve election integrity. Trump has called its safeguards common sense."
Joshua Bogdan, a lifelong U.S. resident, encountered unexpected difficulties voting in New Hampshire's 2025 local elections due to the state's new proof-of-citizenship law. When he presented his driver's license at the polling place, poll workers rejected it and demanded a passport or birth certificate because he had reregistered at a new address. This experience reflects a broader national trend, as Republican-backed voting legislation, including the SAVE America Act, pushes for stricter citizenship verification requirements. The bill passed the House largely along party lines, with Republicans arguing it improves election integrity. Supporters claim such measures are common sense safeguards, though critics question their necessity given that noncitizen voting remains rare.
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