Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

January 21, 2026 at 12:05 AM

Your enthusiasm inspires me

The midterms will be here before you know it Dear John,  Yesterday, on Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service, 125 VoteRiders supporters signed up to volunteer their time to help voters understand and overcome ID barriers to the ballot box.  It’s exciting to see so much enthusiasm, care, and commi…

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  Kiayna at VoteRiders · [email protected]

January 19, 2026 at 3:02 PM

Defending the freedom to vote

Today and every day Dear John, On this Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service, many of us are asking: How can I protect voting rights and carry forward Dr. King’s legacy? Every one of us can make a difference. When our individual actions combine, we can reach millions of voters with the informatio…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

January 15, 2026 at 7:03 PM

[BRIEFING] The future of voting rights in 2026

What we’re up against Dear John, I’m not going to sugarcoat this: The freedom to vote is already under attack in 2026. With midterm elections coming up in November, voting rights opponents are working hard to limit people’s access to the ballot box.  The good news? VoteRiders is fighting back with e…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

January 12, 2026 at 8:15 PM

Cupcakes + V🧁ting Rights

A sweet way to protect voting rights Dear John, Ready to protect voting rights and get a sweet treat for yourself or a loved one?  For a limited time only, Bake Back Better is delivering chocolate Dubai cupcakes — decadent chocolate cupcakes with a melt-in-your-mouth pistachio and shredded phyllo …

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

January 6, 2026 at 7:02 PM

BREAKING: Ohio makes it EVEN harder to vote

We’ll have to significantly increase our efforts Dear John, First: Ohio passed one of the country’s strictest voter ID laws back in 2023. Now: Gov. DeWine signed yet another voter suppression bill into law right before the holidays — this time requiring citizenship “checks” of registered voters tha…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

January 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM

Midterms: Here we come!

We’re ready for 2026. Happy new year, John! We’re resolving to help 10+ million voters who want to vote in midterm elections. It’s a big goal, but one we know we can reach in partnership with you.  We challenged our supporters to raise $50,000 in December, all of it matched by our generous matching…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 31, 2025 at 12:16 PM

We have until midnight to meet our match

Millions of voters are counting on us Dear John, It’s our LAST DAY to meet our goal to unlock our donors’ full $30,000 matching gift. Let’s start 2026 ready to reach millions of voters before the midterm elections! Make a matched, tax-deductible gift before midnight to help us achieve our goal and …

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 31, 2025 at 12:03 AM

FWD: Did you know gifts to VoteRiders are tax deductible?

Just one day left!Hi John,   There's still time to maximize your tax-deductible support for VoteRiders in 2025! GIVE NOW We want to unlock the full $30,000 matching gift before midnight tomorrow to be ready to reach millions of voters who will need information and free help before the midterm elect…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM

Did you know gifts to VoteRiders are tax deductible?

Maximize your tax deduction and your support for voting rights. John, did you know that all donations to VoteRiders are tax deductible?   That means you can maximize your 2025 tax deduction and help voters participate in the 2026 midterm elections when you donate today. That’s a win-win! MAKE A TAX-…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 29, 2025 at 7:13 PM

VoteRiders never gives up

Laura’s story Dear John,  It had been years since Laura had voted. When Hurricane Michael hit the Florida panhandle in 2018, she lost everything, including her birth certificate. A couple months after that, her Florida driver’s license expired, and she couldn’t renew it without a birth certificate.…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 29, 2025 at 12:10 AM

Amanda was turned away 3 times

Your donation can help Dear John, Amanda moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, on a fixed income and without a job. At the top of her to-do list was to get an Ohio ID, which would help her secure a job and state services. But when she went to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), she was turned away three times…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 23, 2025 at 12:06 AM

Russell wanted to vote

But he didn’t have a Texas ID Dear John, Russell was looking forward to casting his first ballot in 45 years. After a felony conviction, he had served his time and completed his mandatory supervision. Finally, in 2023, his voting rights were restored, but he didn’t have the ID he needed to cast a b…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 18, 2025 at 7:13 PM

Help students like Amani vote for the first time

Provide 2X help for first-time voters Dear John,  Amani was raised in a family of lifelong voters, so there was no question in her mind that she was going to register to vote the moment she turned 18. But first-time voters in Pennsylvania need an ID to vote, which Amani didn’t have. VoteRiders was …

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Barbara was turned away because her ID was expired

She couldn’t vote or access medical care. Dear John,  When Barbara’s license expired, she wasn’t able to renew it easily like she had many times before over the 50 years she’d lived in Texas. Because of a change in state law, Barbara now needed to show a number of identity documents, including her …

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM

$30,000 x 2

Early support really matters Dear John,  The midterm elections may feel like they’re a long way off, but here’s what VoteRiders has learned after 13 years of ID education and help:  The sooner we start, the more voters we can help. A group of donors who understand the importance of starting early h…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 12, 2025 at 6:12 PM

The VoteRiders Dispatch: We’re ending 2025 the way we started it: fighting for voters

VoteRiders is making a difference QUARTERLY DISPATCH | Dec 2025 Dear John,  As we close out this year, I want to thank our incredible community of staff, volunteers, partners, and supporters like you. You showed up for each other — and for millions of voters — in ways that inspire me every single da…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM

Check it out: VoteRiders wrapped

We made an impact in 2025 Dear John, VoteRiders doesn’t do “off years.” Sure, there weren’t any national elections in 2025 — but there were state and local primary and general elections across the country, and millions of Americans cast their ballots. VoteRiders was with them every step of the way,…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM

VoteRiders’ CFC code is: #56746

Make a Combined Federal Campaign 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). Not a federal employee/retiree? Please forward this to family and friends who are! It’s as easy as 1-2-3…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 4, 2025 at 12:04 AM

Thank you for protecting voting rights!

$40,000 more for voter ID help ahead of midterm elections. Dear John, James Gleik challenged VoteRiders supporters to raise $20,000 for #GivingTuesday and I’m so proud to say: We did it! By unlocking the full matching gift, we now have an additional $40,000 to use for voter outreach and free ID help…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 3, 2025 at 12:06 AM

Still time to double your impact!

Help us finish #GivingTuesday strongHi John, This morning, we challenged VoteRiders supporters to raise $20,000 in just one day — every dollar matched by our generous supporter, James Gleik. Right now, we’re just $3,119 away from meeting our goal and unlocking the full matching gift!  Donate before …

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM

Every dollar matched for voting rights

Make a matched #GivingTuesday giftExciting news, John! James Gleik, a generous VoteRiders donor, is MATCHING all gifts to VoteRiders up to $20,000 until midnight tonight! ALL #GIVINGTUESDAY GIFTS MATCHED In 2025 alone, VoteRiders reached more than 5 million voters who were at risk of staying home or…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

December 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM

Matching funds available — starting now

Make 2X the impact on #GivingTuesdayDear John, I have an exciting announcement ahead of #GivingTuesday tomorrow: James Gleik, a generous VoteRiders donor, will match all gifts up to $20,000 — starting right now!  Make your #GivingTuesday gift now and we can guarantee James will match it before match…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

November 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM

I'm so grateful for you, John

Thank you! Dear John, Today I am filled with gratitude for YOU. Your continued partnership and support helped VoteRiders reach more than 5 million voters in 2025 with ID information and free help. IDs truly change lives.  IDs help people vote, but also help them in all parts of their lives — securin…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

November 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM

What a year!

Onward to 2026! Thank you, John. We like to say that VoteRiders doesn’t do “off years.” There are important elections every year. Our voter ID information and free help are crucial for voters all year, every year.  The VoteRiders team is proud to let you know that together, we reached our goal of c…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

November 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM

Resources for Native voters

During American Indian Heritage Month Dear John, It’s American Indian Heritage Month, a great time to call attention to — and work to overcome — the specific barriers Native American voters face at the ballot booth.  Indigenous voters face unique and powerful barriers to voting in states with restri…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

November 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Midterms? We’ll be ready.

Less than one year out — We're less than one year out from the 2026 midterms, John. That means we have less than 12 short months to reach millions of voters with the information and free help they need to cast a ballot that counts.  Our democracy is on the line in 2026. Let’s make sure every eligib…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

November 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM

A win for voting rights in Maine

Voters resoundingly defeated Question 1 Dear John, The votes are in and Mainers resoundingly defeated Question 1, a ballot initiative that would have severely limited the freedom to vote in Maine by putting new barriers in place, including a strict voter ID requirement.  This is a huge win for Maine…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM

🗳️Time to vote!

Many states and municipalities are voting today Dear John, Across the country, millions of 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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  Kiayna at VoteRiders · [email protected]

November 3, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Need ID help? We have a free hotline

Don’t get turned away tomorrow Dear John, Tomorrow is Election Day, the last day to vote in your state and local elections.  📣 Spread the word: Do an ID check now and be sure you have the ID and information you need to vote with confidence tomorrow! DO YOUR ID CHECK NOW If you or anyone you know is …

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

October 31, 2025 at 2:20 PM

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! Voter ID and documentary proof of citizenship laws create barriers to voting that leave a lot of people out — and that’s scary for our democracy!  Instead of c…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

October 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM

Ready to vote TODAY?

It’s 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 States and municipalities across the country are holding elections on Tuesday, Nov. 4. State and local offici…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

October 22, 2025 at 11:03 PM

Get Ready to Vote Early!

Vote Early Day is October 28 Are you ready to vote early, John? October 28 is one of our favorite holidays: Vote Early Day! It’s a day to cast your ballot in person or by mail to ensure your ballot is in and counted by Election Day, November 4. DO AN ID CHECK BEFORE VOTING EARLY There are state an…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

October 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM

We’re on the ground, doing the work

Will you help? Dear John, Did you know VoteRiders has on-the-ground organizers in seven battleground states?  Each one is a state with strict and confusing voter ID rules, where lawmakers are trying to silence voters by writing rules that shut them out. Now, there are just 14 days left before state …

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  Erin at VoteRiders · [email protected]

October 15, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Eliminating barriers to the ballot box

During Hispanic Heritage Month and all year longDear John,  Today marks the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the different cultures of Latin American countries. It’s also an opportunity to educate those who don’t identify as part of any Latin American cultures or countries ab…

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  Ceridwen at VoteRiders · [email protected]

October 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM

We have until October 20 to protect voting rights!

Speak up against voter suppression Dear John, The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is still accepting comments on a proposed rule that would require voters to show specific, costly, hard-to-access documents like passports in order to register to vote.  The deadline to submit a comment is October…

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  Kiayna at VoteRiders · [email protected]

October 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM

Who can use a Tribal ID to vote?

Share these resources on Indigenous Peoples’ DayDear John, Native American voters hold immense power, especially in battleground states like Arizona. But not every state accepts tribal ID as a form of voter ID, and that can lead to confusion at the polls.  In fact, only 16 states formally recognize …

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

October 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Whenever an ID law changes, VoteRiders is there

We work year-round to help voters Dear John, No matter what state you live in, you should have the freedom to vote with confidence.  But in some states, the rules about what ID you need to vote are changing — and that means lots of confused voters who need our help to know what ID they need, and how…

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  Ceridwen at VoteRiders · [email protected]

October 7, 2025 at 11:01 PM

Use your voice to fight voter suppression!

We all deserve the freedom to vote. Dear John, We all deserve the freedom to vote and make our voice heard. But an extreme group called America First Legal is trying suppress our right to vote by forcing Americans to show specific, costly, hard-to-access documents like passports before registering t…

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  Selene at VoteRiders · [email protected]

October 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM

Don’t forget! Voter ID Webinar @ Wed Oct 8, 2025 3pm - 4pm (ET)

It’s National Voter Education Week! Dear John, It’s National Voter Education Week! That’s a great time to learn more about voter ID and documentary proof of citizenship laws and how they can impact you, your friends, and your neighbors.  VoteRiders is hosting a FREE webinar on Wednesday, October 8, …

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

October 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Did you do your ID check?

Do it now, before it’s too late Dear John, There may not be federal elections this year but millions of Americans will cast a ballot nonetheless. That’s because there are state and local elections all over the country on November 4.  I want to be sure you are absolutely ready and confident to cast Y…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

September 29, 2025 at 6:17 PM

The VoteRiders Dispatch: Lawmakers Are Trying To Silence Voters. Not On Our Watch.

VoteRiders is making a difference QUARTERLY DISPATCH | Sept 2025 As we enter election season, thousands of key state and local races are being contested this fall. I'm excited to share the latest updates from our work across the country, which provides critical ID assistance to at-risk voters, meet…

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  Selene at VoteRiders · [email protected]

September 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM

Invitation: Voter ID Webinar @ Wed Oct 8, 2025 3pm - 4pm (ET)

Get ready for National Voter Education Week with us Dear John, VoteRiders is hosting a free webinar all about how YOU can support and educate voters about voter ID and documentary proof of citizenship laws.  Be sure to join us Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 3pm ET / noon PT to learn more about the voter ID l…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

September 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM

The risk is real

Signature collection could start as soon at Oct. 1 Dear John, Anti-voter proponents in California have begun the legal process to put an onerous, unnecessary ID requirement on the ballot in 2026. We expect signature gathering to start Oct. 1, and we need to act NOW to raise awareness of the dangerou…

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  Lauren at VoteRiders · [email protected]

September 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM

Registering to vote is not enough —

Don’t forget to do an ID check! It's National Voter Registration Day, John! This civic holiday reminds everyone to check their voter registration status and register to vote! With so many strict, confusing, and changing voter ID laws across the country, registering to vote is just the first step to…

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  Selene at VoteRiders · [email protected]

September 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM

See you Wednesday?

Free webinar on voter ID and getting out the vote Dear John,  Are you feeling worried about the state of democracy? Do you have questions about voting rights? Looking for ways to take action? We’ve got you covered. VoteRiders is teaming up with our friends at Red Wine & Blue for a free webinar a…

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  Erin at VoteRiders · [email protected]

September 4, 2025 at 11:01 PM

Vote With Pride, all year long 🌈

Year-round resources for LGBTQ voters Dear John,  Pride is typically celebrated in June (although some place are holding their celebrations this month). Of course, the truth is LGBTQ voters need resources and support all year long to ensure they can vote with pride. Transgender and nonbinary people …

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

September 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM

[MATCH UPDATE]: $10,409 to go

Help us unlock ever dollar Dear John, Last month, a matching donor challenged supporters like you to raise $25,000, which he’ll match dollar-for-dollar toward our efforts to fight a dangerous voter suppression ballot initiative in California.   As of today, we’ve raised $14,591. We don’t want to lea…

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  Kiayna at VoteRiders · [email protected]

August 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM

62 years since MLK’s dream

Celebrating the spirit of the March on Washington Dear John, Sixty-two 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.  Today, the work continues to protect democracy and advance voting righ…

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  Roy at VoteRiders · [email protected]

August 26, 2025 at 6:11 PM

[UPDATE]: 2X to protect voting rights

Our campaign in California Dear John, I wanted to update you on our progress to raise the necessary funds to fight a dangerous voter suppression ballot initiative in California.   Our matching donor challenged VoteRiders supporters like you to raise $25,000, which he will match dollar for dollar, pr…

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  Erin at VoteRiders · [email protected]

August 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM

What’s an 18-year-old to do?

Supporting voters like Juni Dear John, This month we celebrated International Youth Day, so we’re shining a spotlight on some of the barriers young voters face when they want to vote. Many young voters are exercising their right to vote for the first time, which means they may not know if they need…

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