Tag: Voter ID

FactCheck.org: Will SAVE Act Prevent Married Women from Registering to Vote?

Q: Is it true that under the SAVE Act married women will not be able to register to vote if their married name doesn’t match their birth certificate? A: The proposed SAVE Act instructs states to establish a process for people whose legal name doesn’t match their birth certificate to provide additional documents. But voting rights […]

The Power and Promise of the Black Vote

As the new administration attempts to erase Black history, Black voices, and Black representations, we’re doubling down on our mission to make it clear that we will never let them succeed.

VoteRiders Helps Wisconsin Mother After Fire

After a fire destroyed her home, VoteRiders helped Denesha cover the costs of new birth certificates and her driver’s license.

Indiana Voter 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.

FORBES: MTV Is Working To Close The Community College Voting Gap

BY MEG LITTLE REILLY, CONTRIBUTOR — OCTOBER 16, 2024 There are roughly ten million people enrolled in community colleges across the U.S. today, which accounts for 38 percent of the undergraduate population, according to the American Association of Community Colleges. In the swing state of Pennsylvania alone, there are 15 community colleges and 80 campuses. Despite […]

TRUCHA: Unlock Your Power in the Valley Through Your Vote

STORY BY NINA ALEGRE, EDITED BY ABIGAIL VELA, TRUCHA — OCTOBER 15, 2024 Voting in the United States is vital for many reasons. HeadCount, an organization that registers people to vote and become interested in democracy through pop culture, lists some important reasons for voting: having a voice in decision-making, influencing policies and laws, holding leaders accountable, reflecting […]

YAHOO NEWS: Key swing states rush to ensure Hurricane Helene won’t upend the 2024 election

BY MIKE BEBERNES, YAHOO NEWS — OCTOBER 15, 2024 In North Carolina, a critical swing state that will help decide the 2024 presidential election, Hurricane Helene flooded polling places, shuttered election offices, disrupted mail-in ballot delivery, shut down communication systems and displaced millions of voters when it roared ashore on Sept. 27. Now, with the […]

Q&A with Texas Rising’s Ofelia Alonso

Director of Texas Rising, Ofelia Alonso, discusses empowering young Latino voters through civic engagement and their work with VoteRiders to overcome voting barriers impacting young Texans.

Seiyonna Renews ID and Votes for the First Time

Seiyonna, a 21 year-old Nebraska resident, contacted VoteRiders for help renewing her driver’s license and registering to vote for the first time.