Protections
for Elections
Moderate — Careful Framing Required
New Hampshire
Home Rule • challenging but strategically important
1865
Law Enacted
$250K
Max Fine
5 YRS
Prison
ZERO
Exceptions
Since 1865, federal law has banned armed federal personnel at polling places. In 1909, Congress deliberately removed the only exception — there is no law enforcement justification for armed feds at the polls. Not for "keeping the peace." Not for preventing fraud. Nothing.
18 U.S.C. § 592 — TROOPS AT POLLS
Any federal employee who stations armed personnel at a polling place commits a felony and is permanently barred from federal service. The DOJ's own manual says FBI agents cannot be stationed at polls.
5 YEARS PRISON $250,000 FINE CAREER DEATH
Concord
Pop. 44K
- Population:. ~44,503 - Government: City council, Mayor - Key advantage: State ...
Portsmouth
Pop. 22K
- Population:. ~22,000 - Government: City council, Mayor - Key advantage: Seacoa...
Hanover
Pop. 11K
- Population:. ~11,870 - Government: Town meeting with selectboard - Key advanta...
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