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SPLC: Ballot box barriers: Making elections accessible to all eligible voters

As Congress and the administration take office, understanding voter ID and proof-of-citizenship laws is crucial for lawmakers, media, and the public.

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.

Florida Resident Discovers 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.

VoteRiders Helps Indiana Voter Reclaim Identity and Secure ID

VoteRiders assisted Jemmie in overcoming a major ID challenge, reclaiming her identity, and successfully navigating the process of obtaining a new state ID.

UCF Student Takes Action to Empower Voters

UCF student Ernst Cook joined VoteRiders’ Letter-Writing Party to learn about Florida’s restrictive voter ID law and help engage students ahead of the November general election.

Texas Youth Will 'Never Forget' Getting 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.

North Carolina Voter Almost Gives Up Trying to Get ID

Prentiss Thomas lost his ID, jeopardizing his access to treatment and the chance to find work. With VoteRiders’ help, he secured a new ID and started rebuilding his future.

Q&A With 7 Directions of Service’s Aminah Ghaffar

Aminah Ghaffar, Policy Director of 7 Directions of Service, discusses their partnership with VoteRiders to remove voting barriers and amplify Native voices through voter ID education.

NEWSWEEK: US Election Marred by Confusion Over IDs

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 regarding the documents voters need to prove their […]