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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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 30, 2024 at 3:04 PM

Maximize voter participation — and your tax deduction

Donate before midnight tomorrowDear John,  Did you know that all donations to VoteRiders are tax-deductible?  That means you can maximize your 2024 tax deduction and help voters participate in our democracy just by donating today. That’s a win-win!  We still need to raise $16,904 before tomorrow at …

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 30, 2024 at 12:15 AM

Turned away 4 times

Trapped in a bureaucratic nightmareDear John, Skyler was trapped in a bureaucratic catch-22. He needed an ID to open a bank account — but he needed a new bank account to get an ID.  Sklyer, a trans man, had legally changed his name and gender marker years ago, but bureaucratic barriers kept him from…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 28, 2024 at 5:15 PM

Without an ID, Dana couldn’t vote or apply for housing

Luckily, VoteRiders was able to helpDear John,  Dana, 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 co…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 27, 2024 at 3:15 PM

"I didn’t pay a single fee"

How your donation helps voters get the ID they needDear John, The fees to get an ID can really add up. For Nicole Karpinski, who lost her birth certificate in a move from California to Arizona, those fees threatened to put an Arizona state ID — and therefore her right to vote — out of reach. When Ni…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 19, 2024 at 7:15 PM

IDs change lives

Prentiss' storyDear John,  VoteRiders helps people secure the ID they need to vote. Oftentimes, that ID is life-changing in other ways — allowing people to apply for employment or receive benefits like housing assistance and health care. For Prentiss Thomas, an ID meant he could stay enrolled in a r…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 18, 2024 at 6:34 PM

The VoteRiders Dispatch: VoteRiders is Making a Difference

A look back at 2024 QUARTERLY DISPATCH | December 2024 John,  After a very busy 2024, VoteRiders is preparing for an anticipated wave of new and stricter voter ID laws in states across the country in 2025. Take a look at all the ways VoteRiders has helped voters in the past few months — and how we'r…

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  Sylvester at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 16, 2024 at 7:16 PM

How we help voters one-on-one

You can help cover ID fees and transportation costs Dear John,  VoteRiders’ volunteers filled nearly 10,000 volunteer shifts in 2024. Volunteers reached out to millions of at-risk voters with voter ID information, and some worked one-on-one with voters over the course of days, weeks, and even months…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 12, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Cost should never be a barrier to voting

Seiyanna’s storyDear John, In 2024, VoteRiders provided almost 25,000 voters with one-on-one free help. One of them was Seiyanna Terrell, a 21-year-old in Nebraska who wanted to vote for the first time in the 2024 presidential election. As of April 1, 2024, Nebraska had a voter ID law in effect. The…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 11, 2024 at 7:11 PM

$50,000 in 20 days? Let’s do this.

Let’s meet 2025 head-on. Dear John,  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 its voter outreach work and help many thousands more voters understand changes to laws and get an ID.  To meet this growin…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 9, 2024 at 7:35 PM

VoteRiders Wrapped 🎁

What a year! Dear John,  At the start of the 2024 election cycle, all of us at VoteRiders had big plans. We set out to reach 10 million voters with voter ID information and free help — our highest number ever.  Well, the numbers are still coming in, but here's what we already know — we blew away tha…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 6, 2024 at 5:10 PM

VoteRiders’ CFC code is: #56746

Make your pledge! 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 designated code is #56746. Make your pledge. Visit…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 4, 2024 at 7:15 PM

Proud

$20,000 more for voter ID help Dear John,  TC Schultz and Mia Koeck-Schultz challenged us to raise $10,000 for #GivingTuesday and I’m so proud to say: We did it!  They matched every dollar and now we have an additional $20,000 to use for voter outreach and free ID help as we face a wave of new and s…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 3, 2024 at 9:15 PM

We’re getting close

Help us finish #GivingTuesday strong Hi John,  I just spoke with TC Schultz and Mia Koeck-Schultz, the donors putting up the $10,000 in matching funds for all #GivingTuesday donations to VoteRiders. I’ll tell you what I told them: We’re just $2,887 away from meeting the full match challenge!  Your d…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 3, 2024 at 1:20 PM

Can we raise $10,000 today to help at-risk voters?

Make a matched #GivingTuesday gift Did you hear, John?  Generous VoteRiders donors TC Schultz and Mia Koeck-Schultz are MATCHING all #GivingTuesday donations up to $10,000 until midnight tonight!  That’s great news because we’re expecting a wave of new and even stricter voter ID laws in 2025. Every …

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  TC and Mia for VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 2, 2024 at 2:30 PM

We’re matching $10K for #GivingTuesday

Let’s do this! Hi John!  We love VoteRiders because they work year-round to fulfill the promise of our democracy: That every eligible voter can make their voice heard. We’ve been long-time supporters of their work; in fact, TC is on VoteRiders’ Board of Trustees.  We are so excited to support VoteRi…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

November 28, 2024 at 1:01 PM

Thank you, John

I’m filled with gratitude Dear John,  Today I am filled with gratitude for YOU, and for the thousands of supporters, volunteers, partners, and donors who poured their hearts into VoteRiders’ mission to ensure every eligible voter has the voter ID information and help they need to make their voice he…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

November 20, 2024 at 7:02 PM

#TransPeopleVote 🏳️‍⚧️

An ID that reflects your ID and gender marker can make a huge difference Dear John,  At VoteRiders, we know that #TransPeopleVote. As I told Teen Vogue earlier this year, we also know that it’s impossible to separate voting rights and trans rights.  That’s why we work with trans voters year-round to…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

November 13, 2024 at 7:02 PM

Ensuring all Indigenous voters can exercise their right to vote

It’s American Indian Heritage Month Dear John,  The election may be over, but there is still plenty of work to do to ensure no eligible voter is ever turned away from the voting booth.  Indigenous voters face unique and powerful barriers to vote in states with restrictive voter ID laws, like Arizona…

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