Tag: Voter ID law

Indiana Voter Denied Provisional Ballot

Alyssa fought for her right to vote after being denied a provisional ballot. With VoteRiders’ help, she secured an ID and made her vote count.

North Carolina Voter Almost Gives Up Trying to Get ID

Prentiss Thomas lost his ID, jeopardizing his access to treatment and the chance to find work. With VoteRiders’ help, he secured a new ID and started rebuilding his future.

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 […]

THE CHARGE NEWS: Students attempt to increase voter participation in Florida by teaming up with VoteRiders

BY SARA CASTILLO, THE CHARGE NEWS — OCTOBER 4, 2024 Volunteer UCF hosted “Writing Wednesday” Sept. 25 and collaborated with VoteRiders for students to write letters reminding Floridians about important dates this election. VoteRiders’ state coordinator said this was Volunteer UCF’s first partnership with VoteRiders, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that provides assistance around the country so that every […]

Seiyonna Renews ID and Votes for the First Time

Seiyonna, a 21 year-old Nebraska resident, contacted VoteRiders for help renewing her driver’s license and registering to vote for the first time.

NPR: Concerns about noncitizen voting drive sweeping new restrictions in New Hampshire

BY MILES PARKS & TODD BOOKMAN, NPR — SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 A new law in New Hampshire will require anyone registering to vote for the first time in the Granite State to provide documentation they are U.S. citizens, like a birth certificate or passport, a noteworthy win for conservatives who argue, without evidence, that elections […]

ARIZONA REPUBLIC: The citizens who can't prove it

BY SASHA HUPKA, ARIZONA REPUBLIC — AUGUST 26,2024 Hi readers! Welcome back to Republic Recount. Remember that pivotal court case I told you about last week? Since then, the nation’s highest court has weighed in — and its order will limit Arizona voters’ ability to register without documents proving their citizenship. That could prove a barrier […]

Voting Rights Are Disability Rights: Q&A With Arizona Disability Rights Partners

During Disability Voting Rights Week, Renaldo Fowler, Senior Staff Advocate at Disability Rights Arizona, and David Carey, Disability Justice Educator at Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council (AZSILC), speak with VoteRiders’ Digital Communications Coordinator about their collective efforts to empower Arizona’s disability community through advocacy and voter participation. — SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 Tell me about yourself […]

SAN ANTONIO CURRENT: Texas' new drivers license rule may make it tougher for trans people to vote

BY SANFORD NOWLIN, SAN ANTONIO CURRENT — AUGUST 22, 2024 A leading voter-education group said the state’s rule change will intimidate trans voters, create confusion at polling places. Texas’ newly enacted ban on people changing the gender listed on their driver’s licenses will create hurdles for transgender people at the ballot box, officials with a top voter-education group […]