The biggest change to voting in Republican election bill could become a burden for many US voters

A Republican election bill's biggest change may create burdens for many US voters. In Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Joshua Bogdan, a US citizen, faced unexpected hurdles when registering to vote in local elections due to the state's new proof-of-citizenship law that took effect in 2025. Despite presenting his driver's license, he was required to provide a passport or birth certificate because he had moved and needed to reregister. This requirement transformed a previously straightforward process into a stressful race against time for Bogdan. The new law mandates specific documentation to prove citizenship when registering to vote, potentially impacting voters who may not readily have these documents.

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