Tag: Voter ID education

"In My Lifetime, There Hasn't Been a Greater Time To Vote Than Now" Says Alabama Voter

Edward’s life began to spiral after he lost his job and his Alabama state ID was stolen after someone broke into his car. His situation worsened with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which left Edward ineligible for government aid without proper identification. Edward faced bureaucratic hurdles and repeated rejections for nearly five years during […]

Empowering Hmoob Voters This AANHPI Heritage Month & Beyond

In honor of AANHPI Heritage Month, VoteRiders Digital Communications Coordinator Erin Carden spoke with Cia Siab Community Resource Advocate Mai Xiong about their organizations’ combined efforts to increase voter engagement and representation within the Hmoob community in La Crosse, Wisconsin. — MAY 23, 2024 Tell me about yourself and your role at Cia Siab. My […]

VoteRiders CEO Releases Statement on North Carolina’s Voter ID Law Trial

VoteRiders CEO Lauren Kunis released the following statement on the trial over North Carolina’s voter ID law. — MAY 13, 2024 This week, the much-anticipated trial in a federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s voter identification law is expected to conclude. VoteRiders is disappointed that our staff in North Carolina were informed they could not testify […]

The Center Square: Group helps residents overcome voting ID barriers

BY LAUREN JESSOP | THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR — MAY 7, 2024 (The Center Square) – The cards may be temporarily stacked against adopting universal voter ID in Pennsylvania, but that doesn’t make the issue moot for residents. Enter VoteRiders – an organization whose mission it is to fill the gap in the election process. […]

KWY News Radio: This nonprofit wants to make sure you have the documents you need so voter ID laws don't shut you out on Election Day

BY JUSTIN UDO, KYW NEWSRADIO — APRIL 30, 2024 PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — As voter ID laws continue to change around the country, at least one group is working to keep the American public informed — and to help people get the identification documents they need, for free, to vote in this year’s presidential election. “We […]

“Our Voices Matter,” Says Georgia Muslim Voter Project Organizer & VoteRiders Partner

VoteRiders’ Digital Communications Coordinator, Erin Carden, speaks with the Georgia Muslim Voter Project’s Lead Field Canvass Organizer, Noor Al-Baghdadi, about the importance of working together to equip Georgia’s Muslim community with the knowledge and tools they need to feel empowered and make their voices heard at the ballot box. — APRIL 30, 2024 Tell me […]

‘I Feel Freerer’ Says North Carolina Voter After Getting ID

Deana Brotherton, a trans woman who became unhoused in North Carolina, struggled to obtain a state ID due to bureaucratic barriers and financial constraints. With the help of VoteRiders, Deana successfully obtained her ID in January 2024, enabling her to access essential services and vote in North Carolina’s upcoming elections. After she successfully secures stable […]

New Hampshire Bulletin: As lawmakers contemplate requiring voter ID, one organization is ready to help

BY: ETHAN DEWITT, NEW HAMPSHIRE BULLETIN – APRIL 25, 2024 Sue Nastasi lost her birth certificate years ago. “Beats me where it is,” she said. But getting it back is not a simple matter. Nastasi was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, in a hospital that doesn’t exist any more, under a different name, she said. She […]

Empowering Women at the Ballot Box: The League of Women Voters on How They’re Breaking down Ballot Box Barriers with Help From VoteRiders

In honor of Women’s History Month, VoteRiders’ Digital Communications Coordinator Erin Carden spoke with Jessica Jones Caparell, Director of Government Affairs at the League of Women Voters, about the tremendous power women continue to bring to the ballot box and the steps the League is taking in partnership with VoteRiders to make sure their voices […]