Steal the Vote 2004, part 15
New Hampshire Republicans threaten out of state students with financial consequences if they vote in New Hampshire:
The Republican-dominated legislature passed a law last year that requires people whose identification indicates they are from out of state to sign an affidavit that shifts their “domicile” to New Hampshire before they can register to vote.
Election officials say the new law is intended to clarify voter eligibility and to bar people from voting in multiple states. But Republican legislative leaders have said that they also hope it will prevent out-of-towners from exercising too much influence over state politics.
An informational posting on a state election Web site advises college students that changing their domicile requires them to re-register their cars within 60 days and to apply for a new driver’s license. It also warns that, in some instances, health and auto insurance coverage, tax status and scholarships could be affected.