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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 2:30 PM

We’ve got to reach 10 million voters in 2024

The stakes could not be higher. Hi John!  Time is running out to have your donation to VoteRiders QUADRUPLED. Be sure to make your tax-deductible donation before midnight for four times the impact going into a critical election year! DONATE 4X The stakes of the 2024 presidential election could not…
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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]
December 30, 2023 at 3:30 PM

We can reach 4X as many voters!

One day left to meet this critical goal. HUGE news, John! All donations to VoteRiders are being QUADRUPLE MATCHED until midnight tomorrow!  That means you can have four times the impact on our work reaching voters with critical ID information and free one-on-one help. Donate now to take advantage o…
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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]
December 28, 2023 at 5:45 PM

Three days left

Getting an ID can be difficult and costly. Dear John, Earl Inscore needed an ID. He’d been hired for a job but couldn’t begin until he could show an ID. After three years of living on the streets, he didn’t have the necessary documents that the DMV required.   Earl contacted VoteRiders, and after a…
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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]
December 27, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Every dollar makes a big difference

The proof is in the data. Did you hear, John? We commissioned an independent analysis of VoteRiders’ voter outreach efforts in the 2022 midterms, and the data shows that our efforts are reaching voters who would otherwise be left out or ignored. Your support today can help us reach those who will ge…
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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]
December 21, 2023 at 3:00 PM

VoteRiders Wrapped

It’s been an incredible 2023 Dear John, Looking back on the year, VoteRiders has hit some incredible milestones. The VoteRiders team — including our staff in eight states, partner organizations, volunteers, donors, and supporters like YOU — have helped us reach 5.3 MILLION voters and counting in 202…
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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]
December 19, 2023 at 3:46 PM

“If you’re a poor person, you can’t navigate through that.”

Money should never be a barrier to voting. Dear John,Denise Ellis When Denise Ellis moved to Columbus, Georgia, in 2021, she knew she’d need a new driver’s license if she wanted to vote in the state. Unfortunately, her experience at the DMV reflects the bureaucratic and costly maze that traps so man…
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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]
December 14, 2023 at 3:02 PM

Announcing our biggest, most ambitious goal yet

We plan to reach 10 million voters next year. Dear John,  We have less than a year until the most important election of our lifetimes. The stakes of the 2024 presidential election could not be higher, and it’s not an exaggeration to say that the outcome could be decided by who is able to secure and …
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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]
December 12, 2023 at 9:05 PM

The VoteRiders Dispatch

The latest from our work around the country QUARTERLY DISPATCH We've rounded up the latest news on voter ID laws and VoteRiders' major initiatives, challenges, and victories. Thanks for being so supportive of our work — and American democracy! –Team VoteRidersVoteRiders is Making a Difference 🤝 Vo…
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  Roy Speckhardt, VoteRiders · [email protected]
December 7, 2023 at 5:01 PM

ATTN: Federal employees and retirees

Kick off the giving season with the Combined Federal Campaign. Dear John,  If you are a federal employee or retiree, you have an exciting opportunity to donate to VoteRiders through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC).  It’s as easy as 1-2-3:Choose VoteRiders as your charitable cause. Our CFC design…
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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]
December 5, 2023 at 7:03 PM

A look into our inbox 👀

What voter ID help really looks like Hi John, Year-round and especially in the lead-up to elections, VoteRiders fields calls and texts from people who are confused or have questions about whether they need to bring an ID to the polls with them — or what kind of ID they can use to vote.  As more stat…
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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 5:30 PM

$100,000 for free voter ID help and education!

Thanks to our donors ❤️ Dear John, Eric Rice and Jed Kolko challenged us to raise $50,000 in just 36 hours for #GivingTuesday and I’m so proud to say: we did it!  They matched every dollar and now we have an additional $100,000 to use for voter outreach and free ID help ahead of next year’s critical…
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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 9:30 PM

I just got off the phone with Eric and Jed

Your donation could put us over the top! Hi John —   I just spoke with Eric Rice and Jed Kolko, the donors putting up the $50,000 in matching funds for all #GivingTuesday donations to VoteRiders. I’ll tell you what I told them: We are still $8,890 away from hitting our goal and getting the full $50,…
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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 3:05 PM

This #GivingTuesday, your donation will be MATCHED!

We have so much work ahead in 2024! Have you heard, John?  Generous VoteRiders donors Eric Rice and Jed Kolko are MATCHING all #GivingTuesday donations up to $50,000 until midnight tonight!  That’s great news, because we’re trying to reach more than 10 million voters with ID information and free hel…
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  Eric Rice and Jed Kolko for VoteRiders · [email protected]
November 27, 2023 at 5:05 PM

We’re matching $50K for #GivingTuesday

Can we double your gift? Hi John!  We’re both economists at our day jobs, and we get to see first-hand how voting and democracy strengthen the foundation of our economy and our country. It’s why we support VoteRiders: They’re working hard to make sure every eligible voter can overcome the barriers c…
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  SHOP @ VoteRiders · [email protected]
November 24, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Black Friday at the VoteRiders store

Democracy + fashion This Black Friday, you can shop AND strengthen democracy, John!  Bonfire is selling VoteRiders tees and hoodies right now, and all profits (averaging over 25% of total payments) go straight to VoteRiders to support our mission of giving free ID help to any voter who needs it. …
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  Kathleen Unger, VoteRiders · [email protected]
November 23, 2023 at 2:01 PM

I’m grateful for you, John

Reflection & gratitude Dear John, As the founder of VoteRiders, I am grateful for YOU because your support forms the foundation of all our success on behalf of voters and our democracy.  Because of YOU, we are able to help voters secure an ID and with it, their most foundational right in our cou…
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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]
November 20, 2023 at 7:02 PM

🏳️‍⚧️ Trans People Vote 🏳️‍⚧️

Helping Chanel and other trans voters Dear John,  At VoteRiders, we know that #TransPeopleVote. That’s why we work with trans voters to ensure that their IDs match their name and gender. It’s important not just for voting but also for making people feel more confident and secure in many aspects of …
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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]
November 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM

IDs to vote...and so much more

It's Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Dear John,  Shakeena was living in a domestic violence shelter in North Carolina after fleeing an abusive relationship. But her days at the shelter were running out, and she couldn’t apply for low-income housing without a birth certificate. VoteRiders was…
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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]
November 8, 2023 at 7:44 PM

What happened yesterday:

It was a good day for democracy. Dear John, Yesterday, millions of Americans went to the polls to vote in critical state and local elections. In places like Ohio, North Carolina, Texas, and Florida, confusing and strict voter ID laws threatened people’s right to vote. I am so proud of the entire Vo…
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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]
November 7, 2023 at 2:45 PM

Be sure to vote today!

State and local elections are happening across the country Dear John, Across the country, voters are headed to the polls TODAY to vote in local and state elections.  Don’t be left out! Make your voice heard!  At VoteRiders, we want to be sure you have the confidence that comes with knowing what ID …
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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]
November 5, 2023 at 5:01 PM

One. Year. To. Go.

Don’t have any regrets this time next year…. We have exactly one year before the 2024 presidential election, John. Yep, that’s right: on this day next year, voters will be heading to the polls to cast their ballots in the most important election of our lifetime.   There’s so much on the line in 202…
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  Danielle at VoteRiders · [email protected]
November 2, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Making sure all Native American voters can cast a ballot that counts

VoteRiders celebrates Native American Heritage Month November is Native American Heritage Month, John. Native American voters face a unique set of barriers when trying to vote in states with voter ID laws, like in Arizona, where I live. I hosted a voter ID info session at the American Indian Instit…
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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]
October 31, 2023 at 4:01 PM

What’s scarier than this? 👻🎃

Nothing is scarier than barriers to the ballot box Happy Halloween, John!  On this spooky day, I wanted to frighten you with the scariest thing I could think of:  Barriers to the ballot box! That’s right, voter ID laws create barriers to voting that leave a lot of people out and distort our democra…
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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]
October 26, 2023 at 2:45 PM

Are you ready to vote early? 🗳️

Today is one of our favorite holidays: Vote Early Day! Happy Vote Early Day, John! We’re celebrating one of our favorite holidays by spreading the word on all your options for voting early! DO AN ID CHECK BEFORE VOTING EARLY There are a lot of really important state and local elections this year —…
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  Pam at VoteRiders · [email protected]
October 24, 2023 at 5:32 PM

How Alexander got his ID, birth certificate, and Social Security card

Everything he needs to get housing, a job, and registered to vote Dear John, VoteRiders doesn’t work alone. We partner with thousands of community-based and national organizations to ensure we’re reaching as many voters as possible and serving their needs. Let me tell you the story of my recent work…
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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]
October 18, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Yes, there are elections in 2023

Here’s what’s at stake: Dear John,  I know many of us are focused on next year’s elections, and with good reason. With control of the White House, Congress, and numerous state legislatures on the ballot in 2024, there’s a lot at stake. VoteRiders is rapidly scaling up our work in voter ID states ahe…
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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]
October 12, 2023 at 8:30 PM

Check out the latest from VoteRiders 👀

VoteRiders' major initiatives, challenges, and victories. QUARTERLY DISPATCH Enjoy this quarter's VoteRiders newsletter! We aim to provide you with the latest news on voter ID and keep you updated on VoteRiders' major initiatives, challenges, and victories.  –Team VoteRidersVoteRiders is Making a…
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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]
September 30, 2023 at 5:00 PM

FWD: We're nimble

We’re starting our 2024 efforts now.Hi John —  I sent you a note yesterday about the budget gap VoteRiders is facing this quarter and wanted to update you. While we’ve received a generous response, we still have to raise $3,438 before midnight to close our budget gap.   You can help! Rush your donat…
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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]
September 29, 2023 at 2:22 PM

We're nimble

We’re starting our 2024 efforts now. Dear John,   With so much at stake in 2024, it’s critical that VoteRiders jumpstart our outreach and assistance efforts now, to ensure everyone has the ID they need to cast a ballot that counts.  Here’s the truth: We’re looking at a $12,000 budget gap this quart…
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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]
September 26, 2023 at 5:01 PM

🧁 Cupcakes + VoteRiders 🧁

A sweet way to help out. Get or gift some homemade cupcakes, John!  For a limited time only, Bake Back Better is delivering caramel apple cupcakes within their delivery zones in the San Francisco Bay Area or Seattle for anyone who donates $35 or more to VoteRiders!  Even if you don’t live in those a…
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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]
September 19, 2023 at 1:00 PM

When registering to vote isn’t enough

It’s National Voter Registration Day Happy National Voter Registration Day, John! We hope you’ll celebrate by reminding your friends and family to register to vote, update their voter registration, or check their status. But here’s the truth: In the 38 states with voter ID laws, registering to vote…
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  Selene at VoteRiders · [email protected]
September 15, 2023 at 2:29 PM

NEWLY UPDATED: Voter ID resources for voters with disabilities

Voter ID info for all voters. Dear John,  To mark National Disability Voting Rights Week, VoteRiders has newly redesigned and updated our voter ID resources for folks with disabilities.  VISIT THE VOTERS WITH DISABILITIES VOTER ID RESOURCE CENTER Voter ID laws silence millions, but they hit some …
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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]
September 10, 2023 at 6:01 PM

[SIGN] Kathleen’s birthday card ✍️

She founded VoteRiders; let’s show her some love! Dear John,  Tomorrow is Kathleen Unger’s birthday! She founded VoteRiders over 11 years ago and we want to honor her commitment, passion, and dedication to voting rights and voter ID assistance work. SIGN THE CARD! Kathleen founded VoteRiders in re…
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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]
September 6, 2023 at 7:47 PM

No ID → No employment

An ID can change a life. Dear John, Meet Earl Inscore. Earl had been living on the streets of North Carolina for the past three years, unable to secure employment because he lacked an ID.  After years of attempting to get his ID documents with little success, Earl was finally able to get the documen…
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  Ceridwen at VoteRiders · [email protected]
August 30, 2023 at 8:17 PM

Back To School: Can I use a student ID to vote?

Text #STUDENT to 866.ID.2.VOTE Are you or your loved ones ready to go back to school, John? As you’re making those lists of school supplies, be sure to add voter ID to your to do list!  For students who will be voting age by the next election, it’s critical to do an ID check now to determine if you…
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  Kathleen at VoteRiders · [email protected]
August 28, 2023 at 3:02 PM

[TAKE ACTION] We don’t have a minute to waste

The fight for voting rights continues. Dear John, Sixty years ago today, 250,000 people marched on Washington to demand civil rights and to move our nation closer to fulfilling its promise of equal rights for all. When I founded VoteRiders in 2012, I named it as a tribute to the Freedom Riders, the…
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  Erin at VoteRiders · [email protected]
August 24, 2023 at 6:15 PM

Are you on TikTok?

Find us online! Hi John! Did you know VoteRiders is on TikTok? You can find fresh, original video content about voter ID rules, volunteer opportunities, voting rights, and so much more on our TikTok feed. Will there be dancing? Follow us and find out 📲 Find VoteRiders on TikTok And if you’re not o…
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  Selene at VoteRiders · [email protected]
August 15, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Invitation: Civic Health Webinar @ Tue Aug 22 1pm-2pm (EDT)

Last day to register! Dear John,  August is Civic Health Month, a time to showcase the link between voting and health, and celebrate efforts to ensure that each and every voter has the opportunity to support their community’s health at the ballot box.   VoteRiders is celebrating Civic Health Month b…
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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]
August 9, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Here's what we did:

We were up against one of the strictest voter ID laws in the country. Dear John,  Yesterday, Ohio held a special election to decide whether to raise the threshold for voters to pass amendments to the state constitution from a simple majority to 60%. In a win for democracy, the measure was defeated. …
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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]
August 7, 2023 at 4:29 PM

Just hours left

VoteRiders is working around the clock Dear John,  Ohio is holding a critical special election tomorrow, and VoteRiders has been working around the clock to reach Ohio voters to let them know about the state’s new voter ID law and how it impacts them.  Just last week, we hosted a textbank attended b…
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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]
July 31, 2023 at 8:03 PM

BRIEFING: How to reach the voters who are getting left out

VoteRiders is making a real differenceDear John,  In the midterm election cycle (2021-2022) VoteRiders ran its most ambitious and far-reaching program to date. Over the course of two years, we directly reached over 7 million voters with ID information and help.  But did it make an impact? I’m excite…
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  Vashitta at VoteRiders · [email protected]
July 26, 2023 at 7:36 PM

12 days to go

Here’s how you can help: Dear John,  The stakes are high on August 8 in Ohio. Voters will head to the polls to decide if they want to raise the threshold for voters to pass amendments to the state constitution — from a simple majority to 60%.  All Ohio voters deserve the right to weigh in on this qu…
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  Sabrina at VoteRiders · [email protected]
July 24, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Shakeena’s story

No one should have to navigate the bureaucracy alone Hi John —  When I first met Shakeena, she was running out of time. After fleeing an abusive relationship and becoming homeless in Charlotte, North Carolina, the 38 year old had finally found safety at a domestic violence shelter, but there was a l…
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  Selene at VoteRiders · [email protected]
July 20, 2023 at 5:01 PM

How to equitably improve ID access

Solutions + recommendations Hi John,  The Movement Advancement Project (MAP) is an independent think tank working to create a thriving, inclusive, and equitable America where all people have a fair chance to participate in civic life.  I was so glad to see them focus on the barriers voter ID laws cr…
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  Ceridwen at VoteRiders · [email protected]
July 18, 2023 at 6:05 PM

Big picture: Voter ID

A briefing from VoteRiders’ new Legal DirectorDear John,  Part of what makes voter ID laws so difficult for voters is that they’re confusing and frequently changing. That confusion can lead to people being turned away at the polls because they didn’t bring the right ID, or just not showing up at all…
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  Vashitta at VoteRiders · [email protected]
July 10, 2023 at 6:32 PM

We need to reach millions of Ohio voters

Here’s how you can help. Dear John,  Early voting in Ohio starts TOMORROW! This summer, Ohio voters will decide whether to change the threshold for amending the state’s constitution from a simple 50% majority to 60%.  This also marks one the first elections since a strict new voter ID law went into …
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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]
June 30, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Will you help us close this critical budget gap?

Here’s what we’re up against Dear John,  We’ve set an ambitious but critical goal to reach 3 million eligible voters with our free information and ID help this year, but we can’t do it without the necessary financial resources. Let me get right to it: We’re looking at a $8,500 budget gap this quart…
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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]
June 28, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Loud & Proud

#TransPeopleVote Dear John,   All through June, VoteRiders has been expanding our efforts to help LGBTQ+ voters get the ID they need — one that accurately reflects their identity and allows them to cast a ballot that counts.  If you’ve attended a Pride event this month, you may have seen VoteRiders…
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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]
June 25, 2023 at 5:01 PM

10 years since Shelby

An explosion in voter ID laws Dear John,   Today is the 10th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that gutted the Voting Rights Act. The Shelby County v Holder decision resulted in 10 years of laws making it harder for Americans to vote.  At VoteRiders, we see the devastating consequences of t…
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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]
June 23, 2023 at 4:30 PM

We sent 179,056 texts to voters last night!

We’re making an impact Dear John,   Last night, VoteRiders hosted a virtual textbank to reach out to North Carolina voters with updated information about their state’s new, strict voter ID law. 90 volunteers came together to send 179,056 text messages to North Carolina voters.   It cost VoteRiders …
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