Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

July 28, 2025 at 11:01 PM

Don’t forget to sign Kathleen’s card!

Thank her for her years of serviceHi John —  Did you hear? Kathleen Unger, the founder of VoteRiders, is stepping down from her position as VoteRiders Board Chair after 14 years of service and passing the torch to a new generation of leadership. But don't fret — she's not going anywhere. She’ll rema…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

July 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM

Thank you to VoteRiders Founder Kathleen Unger!

Sign the card Dear John,   Fifteen years ago, facing a wave of new voter ID laws, Kathleen Unger was worried. A lawyer by trade, she knew that the bureaucratic barriers involved in getting an ID threatened to keep millions of eligible voters from the polls. Worse still, she anticipated the chaos and…

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  Sylvester at VoteRiders · [email protected]

July 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Keep up the Good Trouble

Support our voter protection efforts Hi John!  Yesterday, millions of Americans showed up to Good Trouble Lives on events in honor of the life and legacy of Rep. John Lewis — a tireless civil rights champion who was always up for getting into Good Trouble.  For our part, VoteRiders hosted 47 volunte…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

July 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Did you see Lauren's message?

Help us protect the freedom to voteHi John —  Did you see Lauren’s message about protecting the freedom to vote?  As we face increasing threats to our voting rights, be sure to support VoteRiders’ work. Every tax-deductible donation goes directly to the policy, education, and free ID assistance work…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

July 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM

The freedom to vote 🎆

& the freedom to control your own life. Dear John, Tomorrow, many of us will take the day to reflect on the ideals stated in the Declaration of Independence.  “... all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Libert…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

July 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM

2 MILLION voters

Our year-round approach works Dear John, The numbers are in and VoteRiders has officially reached 2 million voters so far in 2025. This number reflects all our voter ID education, assistance, and digital organizing efforts, and shows steady progress toward our goal of reaching 5 million voters by th…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

June 30, 2025 at 6:15 PM

The VoteRiders Dispatch: When Voters Are Targeted, We Take Action

VoteRiders is making a difference QUARTERLY DISPATCH | June 2025 VoteRiders is Making a Difference How To Get ID Help as a Trans or Nonbinary Voter For well over a decade, trans Americans could update the gender markers on their passports, making them a reliable and accurate ID option not just for t…

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  Kiayna at VoteRiders · [email protected]

June 25, 2025 at 11:01 PM

12 years since Shelby

A sad milestone for voting rights Twelve years ago today, the Supreme Court gutted key provisions in the Voting Rights Act, and our voting rights have suffered ever since, John. The Voting Rights Act was landmark legislation that affirmed the principle of one person, one vote.  Since the Shelby Coun…

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  Da Hae at VoteRiders · [email protected]

June 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM

[BRIEFING] Voter ID State Policy Trends

The good, the bad, the alarming Dear John, Most state legislative sessions have come to a close for the year, so I wanted to take a moment to round up some of the outcomes and trends we’re seeing related to new laws about ID to vote.  But first, let me introduce myself! I’m Da Hae Kim, and I joined…

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  Kiayna at VoteRiders · [email protected]

June 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM

30% of young Black Americans don’t have a driver’s license

Overcoming barriers that keep Black Americans from voting Happy Juneteenth, John! Juneteenth is a celebration of liberation and a day to commemorate the resilience of Black Americans.  Black voters hold immense and growing electoral power. That’s why we’re seeing a wave of new ID laws proposed and …

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  Erin at VoteRiders · [email protected]

June 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM

What happens when your ID doesn’t match your identity?

Supporting LBGTQ+ voters this Pride Month Happy Pride Month, John! To celebrate and affirm everyone’s identity, VoteRiders helps voters get an ID to vote that reflects their name and gender identity wherever and whenever we can. Trans and nonbinary voters face additional barriers to getting ID docu…

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  Kiayna at VoteRiders · [email protected]

June 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM

A boost of good news

A voting rights win in Texas Need a little good news, John?  Yesterday, we officially reached the end of the Texas legislative session, or Sine Die, and I’m happy to report that Senate Bill 16 (SB 16) stalled in the Texas Legislature! This bad bill would have created unnecessary new barriers for Te…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

May 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM

We need to stop the SAVE Act in its tracks

Fuel the fight Dear John, We need your help defeating a dangerous voter suppression bill that would stop millions of eligible voters from registering to vote if it passes. The SAVE Act — currently being considered by the US Senate — would require voters to produce one from an extremely narrow list …

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  Kiayna at VoteRiders · [email protected]

May 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM

The faces of the SAVE Act

A voter suppression bill that would cause real-world harm Dear John, Right now, the Senate is considering the SAVE Act, a voter suppression bill that would require eligible voters to prove their citizenship if they want to register to vote.  Believe it or not, millions of eligible voters lack ready…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

May 13, 2025 at 11:01 PM

Graduating shouldn’t mean losing the right to vote

What to do when a student ID expires Dear John, It’s graduation season!  And while it’s exciting to see high school and college graduates start the next phase of their lives, there’s an often overlooked aspect to graduation: student IDs are likely to expire.  If that person relies on a student ID a…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

May 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM

This Mother’s Day: Protect her right to vote

The SAVE Act could stop 60 million women from voting Dear John, Mother’s Day is on Sunday and we suggest getting Mom what she wants most: the fundamental freedom to vote. SEND YOUR MESSAGE The SAVE Act is currently being considered by the US Senate. It’s a voter suppression bill, pure and simple. I…

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  Kiayna at VoteRiders · [email protected]

May 7, 2025 at 7:31 PM

Share this REAL ID info

You do not need a REAL ID to vote Hi John, A REAL ID is not required to vote in any state. But since today is the deadline for REAL ID requirements for commercial air travel, we are seeing a lot of confusion and misinformation about REAL ID. VoteRiders is the nation’s leading organization focused …

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

April 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM

100 days of democracy protection

What you’ve done so far Dear John,  The first hundred days of a new administration is a good time to pause and reflect on where we stand. The stakes are high, and politicians in statehouses and Congress are trying to rig the system with new voting laws and restrictions.  It’s a serious assault on o…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

April 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM

Things are heating up

Help us stop this dangerous trend Dear John,  We’ve set a goal to raise $10,000 in April for our expanded advocacy efforts, and we still need your help to reach our goal! DONATE NOW At state and federal levels, we’re facing a wave of new and stricter legislation that, if enacted, would require an I…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

April 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM

Everyone deserves a second chance

April is Second Chances Month Dear John,  More than 600,000 individuals are released from prison every year, yet there are few state and no federal systems in place to make sure they can get the fundamental documents they need to rejoin society, rebuild their lives, and claim their right to vote.  …

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  Kiayna at VoteRiders · [email protected]

April 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM

REAL ID info and help

A REAL ID is not required to vote in any state. Dear John, You may be hearing a lot about REAL ID right now, because the deadline to have one for commercial air travel is coming up on May 7, 2025. We're seeing a lot of confusion about who needs a REAL ID and whether anyone needs one to vote, so we'…

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  Kiayna at VoteRiders · [email protected]

April 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM

[URGENT] Tell your Senators: NO SAVE ACT

We must stop voter suppression I have bad news, John. The House just passed the so-called SAVE Act — which would make it much harder for millions of Americans to vote. This is a setback, but the fight isn’t over yet. Now, the bill will move to the Senate, and we need to put pressure on our Senators…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

April 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM

Will you defend and protect the right to vote?

We’re facing a wave of attacks Dear John, The threats created by requiring an ID to vote are higher than they’ve ever been.  At both the state and federal levels, we face a wave of new and stricter legislation that, if enacted, would add strict ID requirements to register and vote. Millions of vote…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

April 2, 2025 at 5:47 PM

We’re proud of our work in Wisconsin

VoteRiders made a big difference John, We knew a lot was on the line in Wisconsin.  The winner of yesterday’s state Supreme Court election will determine the ideological balance of power on the court for years to come. That impacts the future of democracy matters in the state, like redistricting, b…

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  Kiayna at VoteRiders · [email protected]

April 1, 2025 at 7:04 PM

1️⃣ Advocate 2️⃣ Volunteer 3️⃣ Donate

📣 April is Voter ID Awareness Month! April is Voter ID Awareness Month. Are you ready to take action to eliminate ID-related barriers to the ballot box, John? We have three major ways you can help out this month:1️⃣ Advocate2️⃣ Volunteer3️⃣ Donate  Read more to learn how you can spread awareness an…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 6:03 PM

Trans people vote 🫶

ID laws can be particularly challenging for trans voters Dear John, It’s Trans Day of Visibility, a day to celebrate transgender and gender nonconforming people, and to raise awareness of their experiences and contributions. At VoteRiders, we know that #TransPeopleVote — but in places where ID is r…

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  Kiayna at VoteRiders · [email protected]

March 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM

Requiring ID to vote harms women

Learn more Dear John, It's no secret that women are the backbone of our democracy. Voting at higher rates than men since 1980, women continue to drive our voting population. Women's voices shape our lives and communities — from the price of groceries to the quality of our schools.Women are making an…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

March 27, 2025 at 11:08 PM

The VoteRiders Dispatch: Protecting our right to vote

Updates from across the country QUARTERLY DISPATCH | March 2025 VoteRiders is Making a Difference Women Lead at the Ballot Box, And Lawmakers Are Trying to Change That It’s no secret that women are the backbone of our democracy. Voting at higher rates than men since 1980, women continue to power ou…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

March 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM

2X for Wisconsin voters

Wisconsin votes April 1 Dear John, We’re running out of time to help Wisconsin voters before they go to the polls on April 1 to choose a new state Supreme Court justice.  You can help! Donate now and your gift will go twice as far as we deliver ID information and free help to Wisconsin voters. MATCH…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

March 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM

Quick! Before the House votes

Protect our vote! Dear John,  The so-called SAVE Act would make it harder for millions of Americans to vote. We're expecting the House will be voting on it soon, and we need your help to stop it in its tracks, before it ever becomes law.   Contact your representative today and tell them to vote NO …

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

March 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM

What we accomplished together

And how we prepare for the work ahead Dear John, 2024 was VoteRiders’ biggest year ever. We faced more challenges than ever before — 38 states had voter ID laws in place, the most in our history. And we responded by reaching more voters than ever before — 15.9 MILLION altogether.  Reflecting on 2024…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

March 13, 2025 at 7:11 PM

$11,173 to go

Every dollar doubled to help Wisconsin votersHi John —  Austin and Lauren Fite, together with a Wisconsin giving group organized by VoteRiders supporter Howard Erlanger, have challenged VoteRiders supporters to raise $40,000 to support Wisconsin voters. We’re making great progress but we still need …

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  Kiayna at VoteRiders · [email protected]

March 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM

Stand up for voting rights!

Take action today Dear John, Will you take action to protect and expand the right to vote?  Last week the House of Representatives introduced the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which would update and strengthen key parts of the Voting Rights Act that the Supreme Court struck down in 2013.…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

March 6, 2025 at 7:31 PM

Starting in 30 minutes — SAVE Act webinar

Join us!Hey John —  VoteRiders' free webinar about the SAVE Act and other proof of citizenship laws is starting in 30 minutes!  The Zoom room will open SOON! Log on to learn more. JOIN AT 3PM ET — Lauren ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Lauren at VoteRiders Date: Wed, Mar 5, 2025Subject: …

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

March 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM

What’s at stake in Wisconsin:

and how you can help Dear John,  So much is at stake when Wisconsin voters go to the polls on April 1. The winner of the election for the state Supreme Court will go on to decide the future of democracy issues in the state, like redistricting, ballot drop boxes, and voter ID. The outcome of those de…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 8:03 PM

Invitation: Learn about the SAVE Act @ Thu Mar 6, 2025 3pm - 4pm (ET)

Get up to speed on this threat to our democracy Dear John, The so-called "SAVE" Act and other proof of citizenship laws pose major threats to our voting rights.   We want to be sure you understand how these laws would drastically undermine our democracy, and what you can do to stop them.  Join VoteR…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

February 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM

This just in -- All gifts matched for Wisconsin voter support

Start your monthly gift and help voters year-round. John, I've just confirmed that a group of donors is putting up $40,000 in matching funds, all for VoteRiders' work in Wisconsin ahead of a critical state Supreme Court election April 1.  Make your gift now and it will go twice as far as we deliver …

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

February 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM

How do voter ID laws harm Black voters?

Research from Texas and Georgia John,  Voter ID laws often harm Black voters disproportionately. That’s why this Black History Month, we wanted to make sure you’d seen our research about the impact of voter ID laws in Texas and Georgia. READ MORE Georgia has a large population of Black voters, and T…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

February 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM

BRIEFING: Fighting for our freedom to vote

We’re taking a stand against bad bills that harm our democracyDear John,  Today I’m writing to you to share an exciting evolution in VoteRiders’ work, which will further advance our mission to prevent voter ID laws from silencing eligible voters in our democracy.  For the past 12 years, we have focu…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

February 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Sending love 💕

We’re all in this together Dear John, Last year, VoteRiders reached nearly 16 MILLION voters with free ID information and help. We simply could not have done it without you. This week, with love in the air, we wanted to express our profound gratitude to you.  You could give your time to any number …

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

February 14, 2025 at 12:01 AM

More voters than ever need our help

Start your monthly gift and help voters year-round. John,  We’re in the middle of VoteRiders Monthly Donor Drive and we’re more than halfway to our goal of 33 new monthly donors. We still need 11 people to step up and start a monthly gift. Will you be one of them?Why make a monthly gift? Because dem…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

February 4, 2025 at 7:05 PM

FWD: [TAKE ACTION] Protect Our Vote!

Be sure to send your message!Hi John —   Be sure to take a moment to let your member of Congress know that you want them to OPPOSE the SAVE Act, a dangerous voter suppression bill, before it comes to the House floor for a vote later this month. SEND A MESSAGE This bill would require voters to produ…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

February 1, 2025 at 4:33 PM

Democracy doesn’t take a year off

We need your support all year long. Today, we’re kicking off our Monthly Donor Drive with the goal of getting 33 new monthly donors to support our direct voter outreach and issue advocacy to protect our freedom to vote. Will you step up to support this important work, John? VoteRiders reaches milli…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

January 31, 2025 at 12:08 AM

[TAKE ACTION] Protect Our Vote!

The SAVE Act will not save anyoneDear John,  I know there’s a fire hose of news coming at you every day, but I have to alert you to a dangerous new bill in Congress that would stop millions of eligible voters from voting. Its effects would devastate our democracy, and it’s critical we take action to…

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  Kiayna at VoteRiders · [email protected]

January 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM

How will you be of service?

Strengthen democracy with VoteRidersDear John,   On this Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service, many of us are asking: How can I be of service to my community? What actions can I take to strengthen democracy and ensure that every voice can be heard?  Each of us has the power to help build a democr…

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  Shelly for VoteRiders · [email protected]

January 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM

Do you love to solve problems?

Voters like Jemmie could use your helpDear John, When Jemmie moved to Indiana a few years ago, she knew she needed to replace her Tennessee ID with an Indiana one. Like many states, Indiana now requires a birth certificate as part of the documentation necessary to get a state ID. Jemmie was born in …

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

January 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM

Let’s go!

We're ready for 2025.Dear John,  2025 poses special challenges for VoteRiders: We know a wave of new and stricter voter ID laws will likely be passed at the state level across the country — and possibly nationally.  Every new ID law means we need to reach out to many thousands of voters about the ch…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 31, 2024 at 11:06 PM

Can we make it?

We’re so close!This is it, John!  With just a few hours left in the year, we still need to raise $3,110 to meet our goal and have the financial resources we need to help voters with free ID help in 2025. Every ID has the power to change a life — allowing the ID holder to secure housing and employmen…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 31, 2024 at 2:55 PM

Will we be ready for 2025?

Your donation can change the life of a voterDear John, I won’t sugarcoat it: We’re expecting a wave of new and even stricter voter ID laws in 2025.  With every new or changing voter ID law, VoteRiders needs to increase our voter outreach work and help many thousands more voters understand changes to…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 31, 2024 at 12:01 AM

FWD: Maximize voter participation — and your tax deduction

Just one day left!Hi John,  There’s still time to maximize your tax-deductible gift to VoteRiders before 2024 ends! MAKE YOUR GIFT We need to finish raising $50,000 before midnight tomorrow to have the resources we need to meet the increased demand for our free ID services in 2025.  You can help! Ma…

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