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From the Right · Watch · October 23, 2026

Oct 22 · Supreme Court lets New Hampshire bar student IDs at the polls for the midterms; Justice Jackson dissents

Washington Examiner: Supreme Court allows New Hampshire to bar student IDs for voting

Grade B (82/100). Washington Examiner short: the Supreme Court lets New Hampshire block student IDs at the polls over Justice Jackson's dissent; supporters cite election integrity, opponents say it targets young voters

Lehrer score 82/100 (−18 unnamed source/unsourced figure: [0:22] 'Local observers note that with high stakes contests on the ballot, the change could influence voter turnout across college towns.' (unnamed observers)). Fixed scale: 90+ A, 80s B, 70s C, 60s D, under 60 F → B.

[0:22] 'Local observers note that with high stakes contests on the ballot, the change could influence voter turnout across college towns.' (unnamed observers)

Splits: Washington Examiner short: the Supreme Court lets New Hampshire block student IDs at the polls over Justice Jackson's dissent; supporters cite election integrity, opponents say it targets young voters

  • Broken. Rule: unnamed source/unsourced figure ([0:22] 'Local observers note that with high stakes contests on the ballot, the change could influence voter turnout across college towns.' (unnamed observers))

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Same story: NBC News, The Hill

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