Tag: Voter ID assistance

WITF: Path forward for voter ID in Pa., as long as it “doesn’t disenfranchise”

Pennsylvanians want electoral reform. Voter ID’s political path forward will thread a needle.

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.

365 AMPLIFIED: Justice, Health, and Voter Rights — The Week in Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s Voter ID Constitutional Amendment – Special guest Jake Spence, Wisconsin State Director of VoteRiders, joins the conversation to discuss the constitutional amendment on the April ballot that would entrench voter ID laws in the state. The discussion covers how voter ID laws disproportionately impact Black, Indigenous, and Latino voters, young people, and low-income communities. […]

VoteRiders Helps Wisconsin Mother After Fire

After a fire destroyed her home, VoteRiders helped Denesha cover the costs of new birth certificates and her driver’s license.

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.

THE CHARGE: VoteRiders helps UCF students get involved this election cycle

BY ERNEST COOK, THE CHARGE — NOVEMBER 12, 2024 As UCF students rode into this election season, nonprofit organization VoteRiders helped students and the community stay informed. VoteRiders, as listed on its website, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization focused on voter information. The organization operates in eight states and assists voters with gathering information and ID recovery assistance. Taylor Ashlyn, […]

'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.

CBS17.COM: Non-partisan group helps North Carolina residents register to vote

BY JUSTIN MOORE, CBS17.COM — AUGUST 22, 2024 FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — A non-partisan group known as VoteRiders is making certain North Carolina’s new voter ID law doesn’t keep people at home this election cycle. VoteRiders is going to communities across the state, including Fayetteville, to assist people with getting a state ID. Organizers said […]

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

BY VASHITTA JOHNSON, OHIO STATE COORDINATOR, VOTERIDERS — AUGUST 22, 2024 In a few months, Ohio voters will head to the polls to choose between two vastly different visions for the country. However, many of these eligible voters will encounter a barrage of new and confusing requirements that could dissuade them from voting or even […]