Category: VoteRiders Blog

“I’m never going to forget this experience,” Says Texas voter after receiving 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. After multiple failed attempts, he finally received help from VoteRiders and secured his ID just in time for a crucial job interview. With his ID, Juni can now pursue his dream of becoming a […]

“Without VoteRiders, I probably would have given up,” Says North Carolina Voter

Prentiss Thomas faced a tough challenge after losing his wallet and state ID while starting a treatment program in a new city. Without a state ID, his enrollment in the program was at risk, and he couldn’t get a job. Getting a new ID required documents and resources he didn’t have. Thankfully, VoteRiders’ North Carolina […]

Q&A With 7 Directions of Service’s Aminah Ghaffar: “We can help people feel nurtured, loved, and rejuvenated.”

In honor of American Indian Heritage Month, Aminah Ghaffar, Policy Director of 7 Directions of Service, spoke with VoteRiders’ Digital Communications Coordinator about the organization’s mission to protect the rights of nature, advocate for environmental justice, and empower Native communities. As part of this work, Ghaffar speaks on their recent partnership with VoteRiders, which focuses […]

“I feel a lot better now that I don't have to worry when I show my old ID,” Says Pennsylvania Voter

This Transgender Awareness Week, VoteRiders reaffirms our commitment to empowering trans and nonbinary voters with the critical information and resources needed to live and vote with confidence. IDs transform lives by providing access to stable housing, employment, healthcare, voting, and more. Having an ID that accurately reflects a person’s identity can also significantly improve their […]

"It looked like our dreams of voting in this election were dismantling until I came across VoteRiders," Says Georgia Voter

BY Ellene G., GEORGIA VOTER — OCTOBER 29, 2024 My daughter and I had been paying close attention to this particular election. My daughter said, “No more ignoring politics because it’s boring. This election is way too important for that.” Well, indeed, this election is unlike any other and it demands all of our active […]

What is a Provisional Ballot and How to Make it Count

First, what is a provisional ballot? A provisional ballot records your vote when there are questions about your eligibility to cast a regular ballot. Provisional ballots serve as a back-up option to make sure eligible voters aren’t turned away from the polls. In some states, they may be called challenged, affidavit, questioned, or special ballots. […]

“I’m passionate about so many issues. I want to help make a small difference by voting,” Says Arizona voter.

BY ERIN CARDEN, DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR, VOTERIDERS — OCTOBER 25, 2024 After losing her birth certificate during a move to Arizona, Nicole Karpinski faced major obstacles in getting the ID she needed to vote in the 2024 General Election. With time running out, she discovered VoteRiders, who covered the costs for notary services, a new […]

Who has an ID in Texas & Georgia?

BY LAUREN KUNIS, CEO & DIRECTOR, VOTERIDERS — OCTOBER 25, 2024 As we sprint toward Election Day, I want to share VoteRiders’ newest research into the impact of voter ID laws in two battleground states: Texas and Georgia. Both of these states had voter ID laws in 2020, and both states moved to make them even stricter in […]

Pro Bono Lawyers Work in Service of Democracy

By Ceridwen Cherry, VoteRiders Legal Director – October 23, 2024 October 20-26 is the American Bar Association’s 2024 National Celebration of Pro Bono. For the past 16 years, legal organizations across the United States have participated in the National Celebration of Pro Bono to draw attention to the need for pro bono participation and to […]