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NH CACR14
CA
Status
12/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Katelyn Kuttab
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AI Summary
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Amends the New Hampshire Constitution to require candidates for governor, state senator, and state representative to be United States citizens
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Modifies three constitutional articles (14, 29, and 42) by adding U.S. citizenship as an explicit qualification for these offices
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Currently, the state constitution requires only state residency and age requirements but does not explicitly mandate U.S. citizenship for these positions
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The proposed amendment would be submitted to voters in the November 2026 general election and requires approval by two-thirds of voters to take effect
Legislative Description
Relating to qualifications for office. Providing that candidates of the office of governor, state senator, and state representative shall be citizens of the United States.
Last Action
Ought to Pass: Motion Failed Regular Calendar 182-157 Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6
3/5/2026