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Voter ID Story: Joan in Florida

Turned away at her polling place because of an expired ID in 2020, Joan Scott turned to VoteRiders recently for help getting an ID so she can vote in upcoming elections. “Freedom of speech is important to me,” Joan said, recalling how she felt when Florida poll workers sent her home because her ID had […]

Bringing ID Help to Florida Voters with Community Events

In Florida, VoteRiders is teaming up with the Orange County government and community-based organizations to meet as many voters as possible where they already are. Through these collaborations, VoteRiders is able to get voters the ID help they need ahead of the state’s primary elections this summer and November’s general election. VoteRiders’ Voter ID Clinics […]

April's National Voter ID Month of Action Results in Record-Breaking Success

Throughout April, VoteRiders celebrated its 10th anniversary with a National Voter ID Month of Action. Many states are passing more restrictive rules about what ID is needed to vote in person or by mail, making April a critical month for voters preparing to vote in primary elections this spring as well as the general election […]

Mayors and Governors Across the Country Join the Call for Voter ID Action

Across the country, seven mayors and one governor in states with voter ID laws uplifted the importance of ensuring voters have the ID and information they need to vote with confidence in this important election year. VoteRiders is celebrating its 10th Anniversary in April with a National Voter ID Month of Action, calling on voters, […]

Reducing Friction Around Voter ID with Motivote

By Jess Riegel, Co-Founder & CEO, Motivote. Motivote’s mission is to empower businesses, colleges and nonprofits to run high-impact voter engagement programs that help people navigate the voting process and build lifelong civic habits.

Forbes Guest Column By Selene Gomez

Selene Gomez, National Outreach Director and Texas Voter ID Coalition Coordinator, wrote recently in Forbes.com about the voting challenges faced by college students and what VoteRiders is doing to help them.

Businesses step up for voters ahead of midterm elections

If you haven’t heard or experienced it yet, 2022 is a consequential civic year. And businesses have an important role to play this midterm season. According to the 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer, business is once again reported to be the most trusted institution in our society. In fact, 74% of respondents in the U.S. shared […]

Dean Obeidallah's SiriusXM Interview with Kathleen Unger

Kathleen Unger, Founder and President of VoteRiders, was a guest on Dean Obeidallah’s Show on SiriusXM Radio on April 1, 2022. They talked about VoteRiders’ 10th Anniversary and the growth of voter ID laws around the country.

Here's how voter ID laws could impact North Carolina elections

APRIL 7, 2022 — Charlotte, NC — WCNC-TV covered the voter ID situation in North Carolina and interviewed Pamela Pearson, VoteRiders’ National Voter ID Assistance Director, North Carolina Voter ID Coalition Coordinator and Deputy General Counsel.