[NHLakesChapter] FW: ACTION ALERT: July 14-18

Fri Jul 11 21:54:35 UTC 2025

Hello all

I wanted to share with you an action alert from Open Democracy, who is a partner organization with the Coalition for Voting Rights as well as the Coalition for Blind and Visually Impaired Voters. If you have any problems with their toolkit or the link to the Google sheets file showing different e-notaries, you can contact the program at(603) 715-8197 and ask to speak to either Olivia Zink.

Please consider contacting the Governor’s office on the below bills; between HB 613, and the three senate bills, our ability to vote independently is under assault, especially our ability to request and complete absentee ballots. The bills are sadly on their way to the governor’s desk, but we might still be able to get her to veto them.

If you have any questions about the bills themselves, feel free to email me at andrewjharmon at gmail.com <mailto:andrewjharmon at gmail.com> , or call me at (603) 992-4053.

Have a good weekend and a safe return home to anyone at the national convention!

Sincerely

Andrew Harmon

From: Kaylie Efstratiou <kaylie at opendemocracy.me> 
Sent: Friday, July 11, 2025 5:19 PM
To: Andrew J Harmon <andrewjharmon at gmail.com>
Subject: ACTION ALERT: July 14-18

 <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/?e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=1> 

Andrew J --

We hope you had a restful and celebratory Fourth of July weekend. As we return from the holiday, we're facing an urgent threat to voting access in New Hampshire. As a reminder, each of the restrictive absentee and accessible voting bills we have been tracking—SB 213, SB 218, SB 287, and HB 613—have come out of Committee of Conference and are currently at risk of being signed into law by Governor Ayotte. We need to make our message loud and clear: voting is hard enough in New Hampshire, and barriers to access will only lead to an increase in the number of eligible voters turned away.

The New Hampshire Campaign for Voting Rights has also published a comprehensive SB 287 Toolkit <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=xqBBv4PjLoIiW9_piNRQpz55Rh0AVaj3ratvgTSay8nLynswpchIVfAtCTuyaD4InS4PI4NXKJRf9jGppkaWchvAaMBT6ni8voz9TjMtDYTTF-bn06xSsR1UOtJBOwpm&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=2> —we encourage you to check it out, as it is full of talking points, sample social media graphics, call scripts, and more. For more details and additional ways to take action, please visit our Open Democracy <https://www.opendemocracyaction.org/weeklyactions?e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=3>  Action Team Member Toolkit.

 Quick Action Summary:

1. Call Governor Ayotte and tell her to VETO HB 613, SB 213, SB 218, & SB 287.

*	Governor's Office: 603-271-2121 

*	Scroll down for a script!

*	If you have already called and emailed, send a notarized letter and explain how much time and money it cost you! 

*	Office of the Governor
State House
107 North Main Street
Concord, NH 03301

2. Submit your absentee voting story using this form <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=xqBBv4PjLoIiW9_piNRQp4_N7ESCwO-0oZ_jgWsAyNDpOB-o57JyJDXXiTslo51Mww_lMRcbF5GNKJS_iatsPT-1ygyHRqyCPtAHHAN159hcaj4s_GSzdq922Hm4dUI2a4Bu6D2SKIEGyGYgz6OZAA&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=4>  created by the New Hampshire Campaign For Voting Rights! These will be compiled into a book to present to Governor Ayotte.

*	If you have already submitted your own story, submit one for a friend or community member you know relies on accessible absentee voting.

3. Make a plan to  <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=io5x1lhkhq_b-6pO3ez9jecFeYQVoavFXh8s_15eX1861UoDcBBFssjNJCka5gmY&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=5> attend a Good Trouble Lives On event next Thursday, July 17th in honor of civil rights activist and politician John Lewis. 

4. E-Notary Activity: Legislators have defended the notarization requirement in SB 213 and SB 287 on the grounds that online notaries are available for voters who may be disabled and cannot visit one in person. See for yourself just how burdensome this can be: log how much time it took you to find an available online notary, and how much money it would cost.  

*	Click here to see a list of e-notaries in NH <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=xqBBv4PjLoIiW9_piNRQpylCtdauQZHnUBQ7Cg9NFxnXK91ancKbELog-xr43aVPcxcgi7uxvooahbLqP7I6W5_UqiexsBoXXmQq0PH5uyj2YEPUgxluX5yrKpROTugP62HrNC-vJM_PV88Hs6fG0g&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=6> 

1. Contact the Governor and tell her to VETO the following bills: HB 613, SB 213, SB 218, & SB 287

 Opt-In Accessible Voting is Not Enough

HB 613: <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=Req4DU97YrQGSW8BvSRKigQ5fLMgwcc1JIACJGVxOCSTKzE0Az2JEqQt8r0lSNybsfOxV5m6nb6dSdp0xCymzg&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=7>  towns would post a notice 90–180 days before an election if accessible machines won’t be available; voters with disabilities would need to submit written notice at least 60 days in advance just to access a machine that lets them vote privately and independently.

This unfairly shifts the burden from the state to the individual and creates obstacles no other group of voters faces. If this bill becomes law, voters with disabilities risk losing their fundamental right to vote unless they anticipate their voting needs months in advance. There is also no certainty that they wouldn't be asked to repeat this process for every subsequent election, because the bill does not address it. 

In contrast, HB 67 <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=Req4DU97YrQGSW8BvSRKigQ5fLMgwcc1JIACJGVxOCSvd26X0kf8cBhTWAjjwcouFWCHio2-NZOKvtGnZL-guw&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=8> , which also passed both chambers, takes a positive step forward by requiring that accessible voting machines be available in all towns during both state and municipal elections, not just federal. While this is a welcome improvement, its impact will be undermined by the conflicting language in HB 613 if the Governor chooses to sign it. 

 Attacks on Absentee Voting

 SB 213: <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=Req4DU97YrQGSW8BvSRKigQ5fLMgwcc1JIACJGVxOCTBXaZX7hjMg9XH_lck33wDn8qA6nLyPCSiPFn36l348g&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=9>  requires voters who are registering via absentee ballot to provide proof of identity, domicile, age, and citizenship with their application, as well as having it notarized; also requires all absentee voters provide proof of identity when requesting an absentee ballot; adds a line to the request form for a voter to include their state issued ID number, however does not include any guidance on if this is sufficient to prove identity or how voters can meet this requirement if they do not have a state issued ID. 

 SB 218 <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=Req4DU97YrQGSW8BvSRKigQ5fLMgwcc1JIACJGVxOCSf1sbUkIctEFeWcgPSM2r_XvbM-4JcDFc_u1hQWsLl_A&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=10> : requires that voters who are registering by absentee ballot (because they attest they are unable to register in person) also provide proof of their identity, age, domicile, and citizenship.

 SB 287 <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=Req4DU97YrQGSW8BvSRKigQ5fLMgwcc1JIACJGVxOCTBXaZX7hjMg9XH_lck33wD6LODvj8q1Nsq8GMPfiqP-g&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=11> : requires voters who are requesting absentee ballots show proof of identity via:

*	A copy of the voters’ ID with the absentee application
*	A notarized signature on the absentee ballot application
*	Presenting an ID in person to the town or city clerk or their designee before being provided an absentee ballot

These bills would disproportionately impact voters with disabilities, low-income voters, elderly voters, those without internet/printer access, or those voting from overseas.

 Call Governor Ayotte:  <tel:+16032712121> (603) 271-2121

Sample Call Script:

Hi Governor Ayotte, this is [YOUR NAME] and I’m a constituent from [YOUR TOWN]. I’m calling to ask you to please veto SB 213, SB 218, SB 287, and HB 613. 

Absentee voting in New Hampshire already works well. We don’t need to make it harder for people who truly need to vote this way. Additionally, providing accessible voting machines is required by law—not something towns should have the ability to opt out of.

These bills would create unnecessary barriers for seniors, voters with disabilities, and rural residents. Many of these voters vote absentee because they can’t easily leave home. The above bills don't make our elections more secure. They just make them less accessible.

Please veto SB 213, SB 218, SB 287, and HB 613 and protect the freedom to vote for all Granite Staters.

Thank you for taking my call.

 If you have not already, use this  <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=zOWQOaCA-pMM1qW7j37rx3vlOzlVACH7X7JJ1zlC16d8xZMvMpQuJu4tjzjQm9u8gbsHgnea6pz3fUFrvODHuw&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=12> customizable email template to contact the Governor. 

 2. Share impactful absentee voting stories! 📖 

A top priority for the New Hampshire Campaign for Voting Rights (NHCVR) is collecting stories and photos from folks who vote absentee, especially:

*	People with disabilities
*	Older folks
*	Veterans
*	Retired members of law enforcement/firefighters
*	Undeclared voters
*	Snowbirds

They will compile these together into a storybook to present to the Governor highlighting the impact SB 287, in addition to the other restrictive absentee voting bills, would have on real people.

The story you submit does not have to be your own—so get creative! Reach out to members of your community you know rely on accessible absentee voting, and ask them if you can share their story for them! 

 Use  <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=xqBBv4PjLoIiW9_piNRQp4_N7ESCwO-0oZ_jgWsAyNDpOB-o57JyJDXXiTslo51Mww_lMRcbF5GNKJS_iatsPT-1ygyHRqyCPtAHHAN159hcaj4s_GSzdq922Hm4dUI2a4Bu6D2SKIEGyGYgz6OZAA&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=13> this form to submit your story! For help with the submission form and crafting your story, please don't hesitate to contact  <mailto:schouinard at americavotes.org> schouinard at americavotes.org or  <mailto:kaylie at opendemocracy.me> kaylie at opendemocracy.me. 

3. Attend a Good Trouble Lives on Event! <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=io5x1lhkhq_b-6pO3ez9jW9TaIjgeMUBGTDZ100ij-c&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=14>  

July 17th, 2025 marks five years since the passing of renowned civil rights activist and politician John Lewis. He coined the term "good trouble" in reference to the action of coming together to take peaceful, non-violent action to challenge injustice and create meaningful change. This national day of action is a response to recent attacks on civil and human rights throughout the country. Together, we’ll remind politicians that in America, the power lies with the people.

⬇️ Events around the state (click to RSVP) 🗓️

 <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=FLteNQC2Ca9h3Uwb5dvgoaCkvaf1XKwIJ4aE_Ebr22NAa8uOcUOF2HY4YB4_pOrZkWVIvpxVTjtBVV5ndtBkfw&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=15> Concord: 2-6pm, NH State House

Conway: <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=FLteNQC2Ca9h3Uwb5dvgoaCkvaf1XKwIJ4aE_Ebr22NAa8uOcUOF2HY4YB4_pOrZRpBJrY2LCo1law_qs-VUNQ&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=16>  4-6pm

 <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=FLteNQC2Ca9h3Uwb5dvgoaCkvaf1XKwIJ4aE_Ebr22NAa8uOcUOF2HY4YB4_pOrZEyXQY-_Pg0hDELPuhsIBxw&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=17> Derry: 4-6pm, Easy Broadway & Crystal Avenue

 <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=FLteNQC2Ca9h3Uwb5dvgoaCkvaf1XKwIJ4aE_Ebr22NAa8uOcUOF2HY4YB4_pOrZGzG4ibs8W46fsYeHrq50Dw&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=18> Dover: 4:30-6pm, 1 Washington St

 <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=FLteNQC2Ca9h3Uwb5dvgoaCkvaf1XKwIJ4aE_Ebr22NAa8uOcUOF2HY4YB4_pOrZ5eLEw8rTh_d11BjPW_WCMQ&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=19> Franconia: 4-5:30pm, Sidewalks outside of the Franconia Post Office, 308 Main St

Jaffrey: <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=FLteNQC2Ca9h3Uwb5dvgoaL_wajxv6zYORdF0O7oGwwHjcJyNSGWWv2GYuLKdNVj&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=20>  3-5pm, 14 Peterborough St (corner of Peterborough St and Turnpike Rd)

 <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=FLteNQC2Ca9h3Uwb5dvgoaCkvaf1XKwIJ4aE_Ebr22NAa8uOcUOF2HY4YB4_pOrZ-NJ5Abl5bBOyz0u-9aZSfw&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=21> Nashua: 5-8pm, Soldiers & Sailors Monument

Orford <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=FLteNQC2Ca9h3Uwb5dvgoaCkvaf1XKwIJ4aE_Ebr22NAa8uOcUOF2HY4YB4_pOrZ2oD4mM4AYr94O7stjydFUg&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=22> : 4:30-6pm, Samuel Morey Memorial Bridge

Peterborough <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=FLteNQC2Ca9h3Uwb5dvgoaCkvaf1XKwIJ4aE_Ebr22NAa8uOcUOF2HY4YB4_pOrZ17anATnpeY6rxmqwGyibVA&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=23> : 5-6pm, Routes 202 & 101 intersection near 100 Grove St

 <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=FLteNQC2Ca9h3Uwb5dvgoaL_wajxv6zYORdF0O7oGwyJcYEP9NeH88RwXCtec449&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=24> Plymouth: 6-8pm

Portsmouth <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=FLteNQC2Ca9h3Uwb5dvgoaCkvaf1XKwIJ4aE_Ebr22NAa8uOcUOF2HY4YB4_pOrZ-EgQoD04Ff-H_3f68YGC9g&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=25> : 5-7pm, Market Square

Upper Valley <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=FLteNQC2Ca9h3Uwb5dvgoaCkvaf1XKwIJ4aE_Ebr22NAa8uOcUOF2HY4YB4_pOrZEnbBs7u2CAKTOATID0GYsA&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=26> : 4:30-6:30pm, White River Jct, VT, Bridge St & Maple St - Veterans Park

 <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=FLteNQC2Ca9h3Uwb5dvgoaCkvaf1XKwIJ4aE_Ebr22NAa8uOcUOF2HY4YB4_pOrZnrCnzwvtgAsh4vxoTr72Xg&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=27> Walpole: 12-2pm

Wolfeboro: <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=FLteNQC2Ca9h3Uwb5dvgoaCkvaf1XKwIJ4aE_Ebr22NAa8uOcUOF2HY4YB4_pOrZ-S4YKpEZjOT33az026iHzQ&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=28>  12-2pm, Pickering Corner, 151 S Main St

4. E-Notary Reality Check: Measure the Cost of Voter Access 🖊️

Notarization requirements impose a proven burden on voters, often leading to decreased turnout. Notaries can be difficult to access <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=tJ_HsVNT78XK_FvVkFyuO4KaxZ5A2pW74iYaCAkmetS8irtArxMSQ0sxrMVNlx55rv5iAqCO89uZhbBN3m4sRe_zgdj8bl9_Z0KD0PQ7fHXwfNszLwHPkez8tx5GUpUi&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=29> —some banks don’t have them readily available, and those that do typically offer services only to customers and only during limited business hours.

Legislators have defended the burdensome notarization requirements in SB 213 <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=Req4DU97YrQGSW8BvSRKigQ5fLMgwcc1JIACJGVxOCTBXaZX7hjMg9XH_lck33wDn8qA6nLyPCSiPFn36l348g&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=30>  and SB 287 <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=Req4DU97YrQGSW8BvSRKigQ5fLMgwcc1JIACJGVxOCTBXaZX7hjMg9XH_lck33wD6LODvj8q1Nsq8GMPfiqP-g&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=31>  by pointing to the availability of online notaries—but just how accessible is this option in practice, especially for voters without reliable internet access or the technological know-how to navigate these services?

We’re asking you to put it to the test. Try locating and using an online notary yourself, and track how much time, effort, and money it actually takes. After investigating, write a letter to the editor (LTE)! Many citizens may have supported the above bills under the false pretense that notarization is a simple task. Your experience can help show lawmakers and the public that these requirements are not a reasonable solution—they’re a barrier to the ballot box.

  <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=xqBBv4PjLoIiW9_piNRQpylCtdauQZHnUBQ7Cg9NFxnXK91ancKbELog-xr43aVPcxcgi7uxvooahbLqP7I6W5_UqiexsBoXXmQq0PH5uyj2YEPUgxluX5yrKpROTugP62HrNC-vJM_PV88Hs6fG0g&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=33> Click here for a list of e-notaries in NH, and find out how difficult this task can be! Then, write an LTE. 

*	 <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=xqBBv4PjLoIiW9_piNRQpz55Rh0AVaj3ratvgTSay8nhoUecejXKcDE8gBfClIBy92zBZhfdipyBr2022Ro3ejV9qro768Wn7gSLXwNLmroVWjtsjltz0kkjSmLYqlCW&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=34> LTE Submission Guidelines
*	 <https://www.opendemocracynh.org/r?u=xqBBv4PjLoIiW9_piNRQpz55Rh0AVaj3ratvgTSay8nLynswpchIVfAtCTuyaD4InS4PI4NXKJRf9jGppkaWchvAaMBT6ni8voz9TjMtDYTTF-bn06xSsR1UOtJBOwpm&e=ed4c678c136f7af77922519c08e0c390&utm_source=nhrebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july_11_action_alert&n=35> NHCVR Talking Points 

Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns, and as always, thank you for standing up for voting access in New Hampshire! 

Kaylie Efstratiou, Communications and Development Associate 
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