Tag: VoteRiders

Question 1 Rejected in Maine

VoteRiders CEO and Executive Director Lauren Kunis released the following statement celebrating the decisive rejection of Question 1 in Maine.

VoteRiders Brings Bilingual Voter ID Information to New Citizens

VoteRiders’ Erin Carden and Dr. Selene Gomez discuss National Hispanic Heritage Month, the importance of confronting systemic voting barriers, and how VoteRiders is working with partners to build a stronger and more inclusive democracy.

What to Do When You Don’t Have Documents Required For ID: Barbara's Story

Barbara faced several tricky and costly barriers in seeking to renew her Texas driver’s license because she couldn’t get a copy of her birth certificate. VoteRiders helped secure her documents, arranged free transportation, and restored her ability to vote with confidence.

The Anti-Voter Referendum on the Ballot in Maine this November Would Be Disastrous for Voters

Maine has long been known for its accessible elections—but this could soon change. A question will be on the ballot in Maine’s upcoming election on November 4, 2025, that attacks Maine’s longstanding voting system and, if adopted by voters, will severely restrict voting access for US citizens across the state.

TIME: Trump Says He Will Sign Executive Order on Voter ID. Here’s What to Know

President Donald Trump said Saturday he would sign an Executive Order requiring voter identification for all U.S. elections, a move that will likely be challenged in court as unconstitutional.

What Trans Americans Need to Know About Getting an Accurate ID

With help from VoteRiders, Davia secured an ID with her correct gender marker just before a change to federal policy made doing so harder for Trans Americans.

Documentary Proof of Citizenship and Voter ID Laws: Different Policies, Both Bad for Democracy

Documentary proof of citizenship and voter ID laws are two types of policies put in place to deliberately block specific groups of eligible Americans from voting. We’re breaking down the differences in the two policies and how they’re both bad for our democracy.

First-time Voter? Here’s How to Get a Free State ID

With help from her teacher and VoteRiders, Amani got the ID she needed to make her voice heard at the ballot box for the very first time this past May.

How To Get ID Help as a Trans or Nonbinary Voter

VoteRiders is helping LGBTQIA+ voters navigate confusing voter ID laws, understand their rights, and cast their ballots—no matter what state they live in.