Voter ID laws pose a unique challenge to people who change their name because many states require that the name on their ID match the name on their voter registration.
This impacts women because 70 percent of women change their name when they get married. The process for updating your Social Security card, driver's license, and voter registration card can be long, difficult, and costly, which disenfranchises a lot of people. It also happens on the flip side: If you get divorced or remarried, it can also cost a lot of time and money. Trans women also face unique barriers to getting an ID that reflects their name and gender identity.
We know that when women vote, they bring their whole household out to vote, so the League of Women Voters is partnering with organizations like VoteRiders to break down barriers presented by voter ID laws and ensure that all women have what they need at the polls — whether that’s a voter ID, the tools to make sure their name is updated, or the correct underlying documentation.
Read more about VoteRiders’ partnership with the League of Women Voters, and the unique ways that voter ID laws are impacting women across the country.
Sincerely,
Erin Carden
Digital Communications Coordinator
VoteRiders
P.S. Getting an ID following a name change can be difficult and costly. VoteRiders always covers the fees and transportation associated with getting a new ID and any underlying documents. Will you chip in to help cover those costs?
