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VoteRiders Empowers Indiana Voter After Denied Provisional Ballot

Alyssa fought for her right to vote after being denied a provisional ballot. With VoteRiders’ help, she secured an ID and made her vote count. When 30-year-old Alyssa White got to the polls on Election Day, she knew she would have to cast a provisional ballot because she didn’t have the required photo ID to […]

VoteRiders Informs Florida Voter About Voting Options Without ID

VoteRiders helped April obtain a state ID after years without access to basic services and the ability to vote in person. April Stemann was heartbroken and outraged when she realized she could have voted in the 2020 general election. At 47 years old, that election was the first time in her adult life that she […]

VoteRiders Helps Indiana Voter Reclaim Identity and Secure ID

BY SHELLY BROMBERG, VOTERIDERS VOTER ID ASSISTANCE VOLUNTEER — DECEMBER 12, 2024 When Jemmie moved to Indiana a few years ago, she knew she needed to replace her Tennessee ID with an Indiana one. Like many states, Indiana now requires a birth certificate as part of the documentation necessary to get a state ID. Jemmie […]

“If a young person wants to spread information, they can—and that’s really important for voters,” Says UCF Volunteer

Ernest Cook, a University of Central Florida student, joined VoteRiders’ Florida Letter-Writing Party to make an impact ahead of the 2024 general election. At the event, he learned key details about Florida’s complex voter ID laws and wrote personalized letters to voters. He believes organizations like VoteRiders play a vital role in empowering students to […]

“I’m never going to forget this experience,” says Texas voter after receiving first ID

Juni, an 18-year-old facing housing insecurity, struggled to get a job or stable housing because he didn’t have a government-issued ID. After multiple failed attempts, he finally received help from VoteRiders and secured his ID just in time for a crucial job interview. With his ID, Juni can now pursue his dream of becoming a […]

“Without VoteRiders, I probably would have given up,” Says North Carolina Voter

Prentiss Thomas faced a tough challenge after losing his wallet and state ID while starting a treatment program in a new city. Without a state ID, his enrollment in the program was at risk, and he couldn’t get a job. Getting a new ID required documents and resources he didn’t have. Thankfully, VoteRiders’ North Carolina […]

Q&A With 7 Directions of Service’s Aminah Ghaffar: “We can help people feel nurtured, loved, and rejuvenated.”

In honor of American Indian Heritage Month, Aminah Ghaffar, Policy Director of 7 Directions of Service, spoke with VoteRiders’ Digital Communications Coordinator about the organization’s mission to protect the rights of nature, advocate for environmental justice, and empower Native communities. As part of this work, Ghaffar speaks on their recent partnership with VoteRiders, which focuses […]

NEWSWEEK: US Election Marred by Confusion Over IDs

BY KATE PLUMMER, NEWSWEEK — NOVEMBER 15, 2024 Calls to a voting rights helpline more than doubled on the day of the 2024 election compared to four years earlier, according to data exclusively supplied to Newsweek. Nonpartisan voting rights group VoteRiders said the number of voters who called or texted its helpline, which offers advice […]

“I feel a lot better now that I don't have to worry when I show my old ID,” Says Pennsylvania Voter

This Transgender Awareness Week, VoteRiders reaffirms our commitment to empowering trans and nonbinary voters with the critical information and resources needed to live and vote with confidence. IDs transform lives by providing access to stable housing, employment, healthcare, voting, and more. Having an ID that accurately reflects a person’s identity can also significantly improve their […]