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TexasTowelie

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Wed Jul 18, 2018, 01:48 AM Jul 2018

College Students Protest Voter Residency Bill At New Hampshire State House [View all]

Governor Sununu signed a controversial voter residency bill into law Friday. Before that, dozens of protestors visited his office to ask him to veto the measure.

House Bill 1264 adds more restrictions to voting requirements and cleared the legislature earlier this year.

Opponents say the measure's stricter residency provisions -- like having a driver's license or car registration -- would make it more difficult for college students to vote.

Dozens of young voters rallied wearing duct tape over their mouths with the words "Silenced by Sununu" written on it.

Read more: http://nhpr.org/post/college-students-protest-voter-residency-bill-nh-state-house

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