VOICES: Voting restrictions risk blocking thousands from voting – here’s how you can make sure your voice is heard

Research released earlier this year by VoteRiders, the Brennan Center for Justice, and the University of Maryland revealed that upwards of 34.5 million voting-age citizens across the country lack an unexpired photo ID with their current name and address on it. It can take weeks or even months to secure the type of ID that Ohioans now need to vote, and the time and financial barriers required to secure ID can be powerful barriers for many eligible voters.