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What is a Provisional Ballot and How to Make it Count

Provisional ballots serve as a back-up option to make sure eligible voters aren’t turned away from the polls.

AFRO NEWS: Early ballots cast as advocates warn of voter suppression and intimidation efforts

By Megan Sayles, AFRO — OCTOBER 26, 2024 Early voting is underway around the nation ahead of Election Day 2024, set for Nov. 5. In Georgia, more than 1.9 million residents have already cast their ballots, representing more than a quarter of all voters in the Peach State. Martin Luther King III, son of the late civil […]

'Grateful Beyond Words,' Arizona Voter Secures ID

After losing her birth certificate, Nicole faced many hurdles. With VoteRiders’ free services, she was able to get the ID she needed to cast a ballot in Arizona.

Who has an ID in Texas & Georgia?

VoteRiders’ research shows how strict voter ID laws in Texas and Georgia may create barriers for young, Black, and Hispanic voters on Election Day.

TEEN VOGUE: Trans Voters Face Barriers in Voter ID Laws. Here’s What to Know

BY TORI GANTZ, TEEN VOGUE — OCTOBER 24, 2024 This story was written by Teen Vogue’s 2024 Student Correspondents, a team of college students and recent graduates covering the election cycle from key battleground states. “It’s impossible to separate voting rights and trans rights.” Restrictive identification requirements and voter ID laws can make it difficult for […]

Pro Bono Lawyers Work in Service of Democracy

In honor of this year’s Pro Bono Celebration, VoteRiders is sharing some of the incredible work our pro bono partners have accomplished this year.

SAN ANTONIO CURRENT: Texas' plan to seek voters' citizenship proof could drop eligible people from rolls, group warns

BY SANFORD NOWLIN, THE SAN ANTONIO CURRENT — OCTOBER 21, 2024 With Texas lawmakers likely to debate a new law requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, a top voting-rights group warns the plan could block “millions” of eligible people from casting ballots. A recent study by the nonpartisan organization VoteRiders shows that 1.3 million Texans […]

FORBES: MTV Is Working To Close The Community College Voting Gap

BY MEG LITTLE REILLY, CONTRIBUTOR — OCTOBER 16, 2024 There are roughly ten million people enrolled in community colleges across the U.S. today, which accounts for 38 percent of the undergraduate population, according to the American Association of Community Colleges. In the swing state of Pennsylvania alone, there are 15 community colleges and 80 campuses. Despite […]

TRUCHA: Unlock Your Power in the Valley Through Your Vote

STORY BY NINA ALEGRE, EDITED BY ABIGAIL VELA, TRUCHA — OCTOBER 15, 2024 Voting in the United States is vital for many reasons. HeadCount, an organization that registers people to vote and become interested in democracy through pop culture, lists some important reasons for voting: having a voice in decision-making, influencing policies and laws, holding leaders accountable, reflecting […]