Category: VoteRiders Blog

The Anti-Voter Referendum on the Ballot in Maine this November Would Be Disastrous for Voters

Maine has long been known for its accessible elections—but this could soon change. A question will be on the ballot in Maine’s upcoming election on November 4, 2025, that attacks Maine’s longstanding voting system and, if adopted by voters, will severely restrict voting access for US citizens across the state.

Documentary Proof of Citizenship and Voter ID Laws: Different Policies, Both Bad for Democracy

Documentary proof of citizenship and voter ID laws are two types of policies put in place to deliberately block specific groups of eligible Americans from voting. We’re breaking down the differences in the two policies and how they’re both bad for our democracy.

How To Get ID Help as a Trans or Nonbinary Voter

VoteRiders is helping LGBTQIA+ voters navigate confusing voter ID laws, understand their rights, and cast their ballots—no matter what state they live in.

From Prison to Paperwork: The ID Crisis Blocking Second Chances

Justice-impacted people face major barriers getting ID after incarceration. VoteRiders partners with organizations to help these individuals secure ID for essential services, voting, and more.

Women Lead at the Ballot Box, And Lawmakers Are Trying to Change That

It’s no secret that women are the backbone of our democracy.

In Memoriam: DeVonte Yates

Our team is mourning the sudden passing of Wisconsin Organizer DeVonte Yates on March 6, 2025.

VoteRiders' Helpline Heroes Offer Lifeline to Confused Voters

Ahead of Election Day 2024, calls and texts to VoteRiders’ national Voter ID Helpline soared as voters faced unprecedented barriers to the ballot box.

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.

Millions of Americans Lack Voter ID Documents Lawmakers Want to Require

One of the most significant revelations from VoteRiders’ research is that millions of Americans don’t have ID documents because obtaining them can be really hard.