Voting Rights: A federal appeals court rejected New Hampshire’s bid to pause a ruling allowing election officials to consider student IDs alongside other documents when verifying voters. The state has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene. Absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 election are now available through local clerks. Political Violence: Gov. Kelly Ayotte urged X to suspend the New Hampshire Libertarian Party’s account after posts advocated killing Democrats, including House Minority Leader Alexis Simpson. Health Care: Ayotte said Medicare Advantage plans will be available in Coos and Carroll counties in 2027, after speaking with federal health officials. Campaigns: The U.S. Senate race is heating up, with John Sununu and Chris Pappas clashing over Social Security and Trump’s war with Iran, while 1st District candidates Stefany Shaheen and Anthony DiLorenzo traded accusations over her nonprofit work and his financial disclosures. Election Security: New Hampshire election offices were among those nationwide sent suspicious letters containing white powder; federal investigators are probing the mailings.