MSNBC just said the youth vote is much lower than expected.

[highplainsdem]

Attributing that partly to a new law in NH. Something to do with registering to vote making them sign an affidavit that they're now a resident of NH, and that then gives them only 60 days to get a new driver's license there, and change vehicle registration.

Just found an article about it:

https://www.rollcall.com/2020/02/10/new-hampshire-voting-law-bewilders-college-students/

State officials released a letter in November clarifying the effect of the law, saying it means registering to vote triggers residency requirements under the motor vehicle code. That gives registrants 60 days to change a driver’s license if they drive in New Hampshire and to change their vehicle registration if they’re the owner.

Not meeting the license or registration requirements wouldn’t prevent anyone from voting, the letter says.

In an ongoing case, the American Civil Liberties Union is suing on behalf of two Dartmouth students, alleging the law acts as a poll tax in the form of car registration fees and that it puts a burden on students, young people and new voters.

[Celerity]

1. they are saying it is only 11% so far, versus expectations of 25%, that is a massive drop off

[highplainsdem]

3. Did you read the article I posted a link for? The ACLU is suing, calling this a poll tax.

Guess I'd better add an excerpt to the OP -- didn't earlier because I'm spending most of my time in the kitchen fixing dinner.

[Celerity]

8. +100000

[BlueIdaho]

2. That explains some but not all.

Not every 18-21 year old in New Hampshire is an out of state college kid.

[spin]

4. Sadly that is not unusual. (n/t)

[we can do it]

5. Why is this not surprising?

They have the most to lose and can’t be bothered.🤷🏼?♀️

[Cha]

6. Good point.. it's weird.

[bullwinkle428]

7. That bodes really well for the general election.