Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

October 5, 2024 at 2:25 PM

One. Month. Left.

Our foot’s on the gas. John, One month from today — on November 5 — millions of voters will visit their polling places to cast their ballots.  Unfortunately, we know some of them will be turned away because they don’t have an accepted form of voter ID or didn’t know they needed to bring an ID in or…

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  Erin at VoteRiders · [email protected]

October 2, 2024 at 6:03 PM

“This is a major blessing”

Dana’s storyDear John,  Dana S., a 56-year-old Wisconsin resident, was temporarily living at the Milwaukee Salvation Army Emergency Lodge. She wanted to apply for permanent housing, Social Security, and disability benefits, but she needed an ID to do that. With no income, she couldn’t afford the fee…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

September 30, 2024 at 6:10 PM

We have some decisions to make

How big can we go? I'll keep this short, John.  Tonight is the end of the quarter, which means that tomorrow we’re going to take a look at our financial resources and project how many more voters we’ll be able to reach in the last month before the election. We’d really love to go BIG and reach more…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

September 27, 2024 at 3:04 PM

[WATCH AND SHARE] New video just dropped 📺

Help us get the word out John,  38 states have a voter ID laws in place this year, more than ever before in U.S. history. 18 states have passed new or stricter ID laws since 2020 alone — including battleground states like Arizona, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.  We need your help to spread th…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

September 25, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Ready to make twice the impact?

Every dollar reaches twice as many voters Only 40 days until Election Day, John.   That’s just 40 days to reach millions of voters who are at risk of being turned away or staying home because they don’t have the information they need about voter ID where they live. Everyone at VoteRiders is working…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

September 24, 2024 at 6:32 PM

The VoteRiders Dispatch: 41 Days To Go

We aren't wasting a moment QUARTERLY DISPATCH | September 2024 The clock is ticking and VoteRiders staff and volunteers are working around the clock to reach more than 10 million voters with critical voter ID information and free help before Election Day.  We've rounded up the latest news about Vot…

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  Kiayna at VoteRiders · [email protected]

September 20, 2024 at 5:45 PM

Take action on National Black Voter Day

We’re working hard to ensure no voter is left behind. It’s National Black Voter Day, John!  Our democracy is strongest when everyone has a voice in it, regardless of race. Unfortunately, we know that voter ID laws make it harder, more confusing, and more expensive to cast a ballot in America – espec…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

September 17, 2024 at 6:06 PM

Registering to vote is just the first step

It’s critical all voters do an ID check — NOW! It’s National Voter Registration Day, John!  With less than 50 days until Election Day, we urge you to celebrate by reminding your friends and family to register to vote, update their voter registration, or check their voter status.  Registering to vote…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

September 16, 2024 at 6:11 PM

JUST ANNOUNCED: 2X Match!

50 days to go and every dollar doubled! There’s just 50 days until Election Day, John. We need to make every minute count in the next 50 days.  Luckily, the Seller Family Foundation has agreed to match every donation to VoteRiders up to $100,000 through Election Day!  That means your gift will help…

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  Erin at VoteRiders · [email protected]

September 13, 2024 at 6:02 PM

Disabled voters face additional barriers to voting

VoteRiders can help Dear John,  It’s National Disability Voting Rights Week: a week to ensure that voters with disabilities have the information and access they need to cast their ballot.  There are an estimated 38 million Americans with disabilities who are eligible to vote. Nationally, people with…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

September 11, 2024 at 1:32 PM

Did you watch the debate, John?

There's too much at stake to sit this one out Did you watch the debate, John?  Last night’s debate put democracy issues in the spotlight, with the two candidates presenting starkly contrasting visions for our country and views on the state of American elections. We heard outright lies about voting i…

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  Kiayna at VoteRiders · [email protected]

September 4, 2024 at 11:00 PM

We are not throwing away our shot ⭐

The cast of Hamilton has a message for you Dear John,  Hamilton tells the story of our democracy through the lens of the founders, who believed that power should come from the people. That story doesn't end when the curtain falls. Every day, we continue the fight for a democracy where every voice ca…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

August 31, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Deadline: TODAY! Vote to help us win a bigger grant

More resources = more voters helped We need your help, John. Fortunately, it’s free and easy!  Today is the last day to vote in CREDO Mobile’s August donation election, which will determine how big of a grant VoteRiders receives. The more votes we get, the bigger the grant. VOTE FOR VOTERIDERS Votin…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

August 28, 2024 at 7:30 PM

BRIEFING: A surge in new voters means new demand for our work

It’s a sprint to Election DayDear John,  The “traditional” general election season heats up after Labor Day, but this year has been anything but traditional. So, as we sprint toward Election Day, I wanted to write to you with a more detailed briefing about how VoteRiders is stepping up to support ou…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

August 26, 2024 at 6:02 PM

Do you have one minute?

Your vote increases our donation from CREDO Mobile. Dear John,  With just over two months until Election Day, VoteRiders is working hard to reach out to the millions of voters who need voter ID information and free help in order to cast their ballot with confidence.  Here’s one easy way you can help…

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  Kiayna at VoteRiders · [email protected]

August 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM

We get this question all the time:

Can I use my student ID to vote? It's back to school season, John, and at VoteRiders that means we're getting this question a lot:  Can I use a student ID to vote?  The answer is — it depends! 🙃 Voter ID laws vary from state to state, and there’s no one-size-fits-all rule about whether your student …

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  Erin at VoteRiders · [email protected]

August 19, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Healthy democracy → Healthy communities

The link between voting and health Dear John,  Did you know that voting is good for your health? Communities that have higher voting rates have better health outcomes, like lower rates of mortality, asthma, and diabetes. The American College of Physicians even named voting as integral to health.  Vo…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

August 16, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Now’s your chance to ask me anything!

Head over to Reddit Dear John,  In just a few minutes, you’ll have your chance to Ask Me Anything (AMA) on Reddit!  If you’ve never participated in an AMA before, it’s simple. I’ll be on Reddit for the next hour answering as many questions as I possibly can about voter ID, VoteRiders, democracy, and…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

August 14, 2024 at 6:10 PM

We need your vote

You vote = we get much-needed funds Dear John,  Voter ID laws should never stop an eligible voter from making their voice heard. Unfortunately, we know that millions of Americans lack a current, unexpired photo ID, and that puts them at risk of being turned away at the polls, or staying home out of …

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

August 6, 2024 at 1:01 PM

59 years and still lots more to do

Making the promise of democracy a reality Dear John,  The Voting Rights Act — signed 59 years ago today — transformed elections in this country. Millions of Americans, many of them Black, were newly empowered to exercise their right to vote and have a real say in our democracy.  The Voting Rights Ac…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

July 31, 2024 at 4:02 PM

Matching offer ends at midnight

I don’t want you to miss this opportunity Dear John,  There are just a few hours left to take advantage of our donors’ offer to match your gift for twice the impact! We have until midnight to unlock the full matching funds amount: $55,555. That means up to $111,110 that goes directly to our voter o…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

July 30, 2024 at 6:21 PM

One more day to double your impact

We can’t waste a minuteHi John —  Our matching donors’ offer to DOUBLE all gifts ends tomorrow and we still need to raise $19,800 to meet the full match amount! Be sure to take advantage of this offer to make your gift go twice as far. YES! MATCH MY GIFT! There are just 98 days until the election a…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

July 28, 2024 at 3:31 PM

100. Days. To. Go.

Now’s the time to give it your all It's the home stretch, John! We are just 100 days away from the election and we still need to reach millions of voters with voter ID information and free help so they can vote with confidence on Election Day.  With just 100 days to go, NOW is the time to invest i…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

July 25, 2024 at 6:02 PM

Voters with disabilities face extra barriers to the voting booth

VoteRiders is here to help Dear John,  July is Disability Pride Month and tomorrow we’ll mark the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was a milestone in protecting the civil rights of people with disabilities.  But there is still a lot of work to do. Voters with disabiliti…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

July 22, 2024 at 5:02 PM

Every. Single. Voter.

All donations matched in July! What a weekend, John!  This is one of the most unpredictable presidential elections in our history and the future of our democracy is at stake!  We need to make sure every single eligible voter has what they need to make their voice heard this November. Make your dona…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

July 17, 2024 at 6:30 PM

2 weeks left

Your gift can go 2X as farDear John, Did you see this note from Pam? Helping people get an ID truly changes lives for the better.  Be sure to take advantage of our donors’ offer to DOUBLE your gift to VoteRiders in July. We only have two weeks left to unlock the full match amount of $55,555 and ever…

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  Pam at VoteRiders · [email protected]

July 15, 2024 at 6:01 PM

IDs change lives.

You can change twice as many lives. Hi John, I love helping someone get their ID. When they leave the DMV with their new ID card, they have a special sparkle in their eye and some extra pep in their step. Not only are they able to vote, but now they’re able to start a job, secure housing and food …

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

July 10, 2024 at 3:30 PM

BRIEFING: The SAVE Act is dangerous for democracy

It would block millions from voting Dear John,  The House of Representatives is considering legislation that is a direct attack on the right to vote for millions. It’s part of a trend of using voter ID requirements to make it harder to register and vote.  This email will be a little longer than what…

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  Selene at VoteRiders · [email protected]

July 8, 2024 at 7:30 PM

They’re DRAG-ing people to the polls

Our partnership with Drag Out The Vote Dear John,  We’re still cleaning up the glitter from an incredible Pride Month! Along with our partners and state-based organizers, we reached thousands of voters in person and online with the important message of how LGBTQIA+ voters can be ready and confident …

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

July 4, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Want to help twice as many voters?

$1 = $2 Let’s celebrate democracy, John!  VoteRiders is proud to work on making the promise of our nation a reality: A nation in which all people are treated equally and can make their voices heard.  To power this critical mission through Election Day, a group of donors has pooled their resources t…

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  Erin at VoteRiders · [email protected]

June 27, 2024 at 2:02 PM

Edward was trapped in a bureaucratic nightmare

VoteRiders had his back Dear John,  When Edward’s wallet containing his Alabama state ID was stolen out of his car, he wasn’t able to get a job or receive government benefits — and he couldn’t vote.   He spent five years in a bureaucratic nightmare. “I attempted to get my ID 20 or so times but I wou…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

June 25, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Trans rights and voting rights are under attack

Voters should be free to express their true selves and gender identities Happy Pride Month, John 🏳️‍🌈 The VoteRiders team has been hitting the streets, fairs, and festivals all month, ensuring that LGBTQIA+ voters have the IDs they need to vote and IDs that reflect their name and gender identity. …

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  Sylvester at VoteRiders · [email protected]

June 19, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Celebrating liberation on Juneteenth

Recommitting to removing barriers to participation Happy Juneteenth, John!  Today we celebrate liberation and the resilience of Black Americans. Let’s recommit to removing barriers that keep every Black American from being a full and equal participant in our democracy! 38 states now have voter ID la…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

June 17, 2024 at 6:30 PM

The VoteRiders Dispatch | June 2024

Updates from Hmoob voters, Pride month, and more QUARTERLY DISPATCH | June 2024 We've rounded up the latest news about VoteRiders' work and the latest voter ID news — including a major story on NPR and our partnership efforts during Pride Month and AANHPI Heritage Month!  Thank you for being so su…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

June 6, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Invitation: Voter ID webinar @ Thu June 13, 2024 1pm - 2pm (EDT) [email protected]

Join VoteRiders for a free webinar Dear John,  More Americans than ever before are living in a state with voter ID laws. With restrictive and confusing laws in 38 states putting millions of votes at risk, it’s important to know about the resources and free help available to ensure every eligible vot…

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  Jenny at VoteRiders · [email protected]

June 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Deana's story 🏳️‍⚧️

Vote With Pride! Dear John,  I first met Deana at a community health fair at the LGBT Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, late last year. The fair offered a range of free services including sexual health testing, flu shots, clothing, and voter registration — and of course VoteRiders was there to help…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

May 29, 2024 at 6:01 PM

🎓A graduation gift for student voters

We need to reach student voters asap It’s graduation season, John!  And that means graduating seniors need to know whether they can continue to use their student ID as a voter ID, and if not, how they can get an accepted form of voter ID to use this fall.  VoteRiders is here to help. We’re doing di…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

May 22, 2024 at 6:02 PM

Watch + Listen + Take Action

I was on David Pepper's podcast Dear John,  Last week, I sat down to speak with David Pepper, Ohio author and political activist, about VoteRiders' latest research findings on voter ID — and how we're working to overcome barriers to the voting booth for all eligible voters. WATCH AND LISTEN We walk…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

May 15, 2024 at 6:03 PM

It’s Diane Nash’s birthday 🎈

Honor the legacy of this civil rights icon Dear John,  Join VoteRiders as we wish Freedom Rider Diane Nash a very happy 86th birthday! SIGN THE CARD! Diane Nash is a civil rights icon. She co-founded the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and led the effort to integrate lunch counters…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

May 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM

A new, strict voter ID law in Nebraska

We’re ready for a surge of questions Dear John, Tomorrow, Nebraska voters will vote in primary elections. But it won’t be like the previous Nebraska elections.  That’s because this is the first election since a brand new, strict voter ID law went into effect. The new law requires a photo ID issued …

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

May 7, 2024 at 6:01 PM

A race against time

What VoteRiders does…works! Dear John,   With our democracy at stake in elections that are less than 200 days away, it’s more urgent than ever that everyone steps up now and does all they can. Voters cannot afford to be sidelined by confusion or bureaucratic hurdles caused by voter ID laws.   They n…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

May 2, 2024 at 6:01 PM

🎉 An incredible Month of Action!

It’s all hands on deck Dear John,   Thank you for making VoteRiders’ National Voter ID Month of Action such a great success!  Many states are passing more restrictive rules about what ID is needed to vote in person or by mail. It can take weeks and sometimes months to secure an ID, so April is a cr…

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  Erin at VoteRiders · [email protected]

April 30, 2024 at 4:02 PM

Can you share this info, John?

It’s the last day of Voter ID Month of Action! Dear John,  Today is the last day of Voter ID Month of Action, and we have one more way you can take action before the month is over. Share this important information with your family and friends! Take a moment to download and post these social medi…

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  Erin at VoteRiders · [email protected]

April 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM

"I feel like I'm doing something to make the world a little better"

Lori's story Dear John, In honor of Voter ID Month of Action, we're shining a spotlight on the many ways people can get involved with VoteRiders to help people stay informed about what ID they need to vote, and secure an ID if they don't have one already.  Lori Arbuckle has been volunteering with Vo…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

April 17, 2024 at 4:30 PM

It's cupcake time John!

A sweet way to help VoteRiders! Dear John,  For a limited time only, Bake Back Better is delivering buckeye cupcakes — mouthwatering chocolate cupcakes with a “buckeye” peanut butter center and peanut butter frosting — within their delivery zones for anyone who donates $35 or more to VoteRiders! Eve…

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  Sylvester and Olivia at VoteRiders · [email protected]

April 15, 2024 at 5:00 PM

It’s National Volunteer Week 🎉

Thank you for being so great, John It’s National Volunteer Week, John!  And to celebrate, we wanted to thank YOU for being a volunteer! More than 10,000 people have signed up to volunteer with VoteRiders, and each and every one of you is key to our success of being able to reach millions of voters w…

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  Kathleen Unger, VoteRiders · [email protected]

April 9, 2024 at 5:00 PM

12th Birthday...and Just In Time

It’s our biggest year yet! Dear John,  VoteRiders turns 12 this month. Our team, our tools, and our services are tested and proven. So we're ready — just in time — to achieve our biggest, most ambitious, highest-stakes election year effort yet.   I founded VoteRiders in 2012 because I saw the except…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

March 31, 2024 at 6:00 PM

All hands on deck.

Rush your donation! Dear John,  VoteRiders reached 614,776 voters with information and free help, so far, in 2024.  We don’t want any eligible voters to be turned away from the polls or stay home due to confusion on Nov. 5. And that means we have to keep scaling up our outreach and one-on-one help.…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

March 27, 2024 at 6:00 PM

The VoteRiders Dispatch | March 2024

The latest from our work around the country QUARTERLY DISPATCH | March 2024 We've rounded up the latest news about voter ID laws and VoteRiders' work — including a story of helping someone track down a 50-year-old marriage license in order to get an ID.  Thanks for being so supportive of our work…

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  Erin at VoteRiders · [email protected]

March 20, 2024 at 6:05 PM

How voter ID laws impact women

A conversation with the League of Women Voters Dear John,  Women have tremendous power in our elections — if their voices are heard. However, we know that voter ID laws disproportionately keep women from voting because their ID may not match their legal name after a marriage or divorce.  In honor of…

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