Did you hear, John?
On Wednesday, Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Sen. Dick Durbin (IL) read aloud from VoteRiders' newest research findings during a special Congressional hearing on voting rights.
"When it comes to the issue of voter ID, what they found, I think, is very eye opening…21 million voting age U.S. citizens do not have a current driver’s license."
Watch the video of Sen. Durbin's remarks: |
VoteRiders partnered with the University of Maryland with support from the Brennan Center for Justice and Public Wise to research who is impacted by voter ID laws and at what scale.
Our findings confirmed what we have known for quite some time through our work across the country: voter ID laws are wreaking havoc on the voting process, confusing voters, and restricting the right to vote. And these rules harm some communities more than others — effectively distorting our electorate and undermining our democracy.
Read more about the key findings from our research.
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VoteRiders is the nation’s leading organization focused on voter ID education and providing free, direct help to anyone who needs an ID to cast a ballot.
With millions of voters at risk of being silenced by voter ID laws in 2024, VoteRiders is confronting this crisis head on through its unique mix of on-the-ground community organizing, digital outreach and education, and collaborative partner work. We plan to reach at least 10 million voters with free information and help before the presidential election in November. Thank you for your ongoing support, Ceridwen Cherry
Legal Director VoteRiders |
