Nicole was blocked from voting and accessing life-saving services just because she didn't have the right ID. This is her story. At VoteRiders, we have your back. Get free ID help at VoteRiders.org ⭐ 📽️: Colorfool Films

Today, May 5, is Election Day in Ohio! 🗳️ Candidates for US Senate, Governor, Attorney General, and more are on the ballot. Remember: Ohio has a strict photo ID requirement for voting, so make sure you have the right ID before heading to the polls! Check now at VoteRiders.org/Ohio

Heads up, Indiana students 📣 Your primary is TODAY, May 5, and student IDs can no longer be used to vote. A photo ID is required to vote in person, so check what ID you can use at VoteRiders.org/Indiana and call us if you have any questions or need help! 866-432-868.

More than 60 Supreme Court seats are up for election in THIRTY-TWO states this year. These races shape abortion, redistricting, voting, and other critical issues. Check if your state has a Supreme Court race and make sure you have what you need to cast a ballot! ⬇️

VOTING LAW ALERT 🚨 West Virginia's Primary on May 12 is the first election in the state where voters will be asked to show a photo ID to vote in person. In WV and don't have an accepted photo ID? You have other options for voting! Learn more at voteriders.org/westvirginia/

When Howard left prison, he faced a challenge many formerly incarcerated Americans know all too well: he had no ID documents to prove who he was. Read how we helped Howard secure the ID he needed to get a #SecondChance: voteriders.org/article/howards-story/

Black voters deserve to have a seat at the table.

🚨 #SCOTUS gutted Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and struck down a Louisiana map that fairly represented Black voters. This is a major blow to voting rights, but we won’t back down. Our elected officials MUST pass bolder voting rights protections.

In 38 states (and counting), registering to vote is just the first step to casting a ballot that counts! 🗳️✔️ This National Preregistration Day, register to vote AND check your state's ID rules to make sure you have what you need to fight for your future: VoteRiders.org/staterules

We're honored to be a recipient of @splcenter.org's #VoteYourVoice initiative, which supports grassroots organizations in empowering voters in the Deep South. Check out their spotlight on how we helped two Georgia voters secure the IDs they needed to vote and thrive. ⤵️

VOTING RIGHTS ALERT 🚨 In November, California voters will decide on a proposal to add ID rules and citizenship checks for voting. VoteRiders is proudly joining a coalition of organizations to defeat this anti-voter measure and protect the freedom to vote.

We're starting the weekend off right: celebrating a WIN for voting rights! The US Senate failed to pass the SAVE America Act. Thank you to the millions of Americans who raised their voices and to the Senators who stood firm to defend our democracy.

VOTING LAW ALERT 🚨 MISSISSIPPI will now conduct regular citizenship checks of all voters. Update your ID and other documents ASAP to avoid being wrongly purged! Here's how: voteriders.org/citizen/ If you need help getting documents proving your citizenship, contact us: 866-432-8683📲

It's National Volunteer Month, and we have over 14,000 volunteers to thank for helping us eliminate ID barriers to the ballot box! 🫶 Action is the antidote to anxiety. Hear from a VoteRiders volunteer just how impactful helping voters in need may be. ⤵️

The SPLC's #VoteYourVoice initiative is evolving — and we've allocated $25 million in 2025-2026 to help orgs in the Deep South further #CivicEngagement & outreach efforts 💪. Read our spotlight on one grantee, VoteRiders, that's working to ready voters for the next elections🔗: https://bit.ly/4vCZcEm

Frequent natural disasters are becoming the new normal. Every year, countless Americans lose their essential ID documents in these crises. 🔥🪪🌧️ During #EarthWeek, learn how to secure your documents and how to replace them if disaster strikes. ⬇️

Today I mailed my first batch of letters to voters in states with confusing voting laws. Fact: In 2023, 92% of TX voters contacted via letter-writing participated in the 2023 midterms! Nonpartisan @voteriders.bsky.social protects our most fundamental right: #vote! #democracy #picturebooks #kidlit

VOTING LAW ALERT 🚨 WEST VIRGINIA: Your primary is May 12, and you'll be asked for a photo ID to vote in person. If you don't have one, don't worry, you have options! Photo ID is NOT required to vote by mail. Make sure you have what you need! 👇

Every day, VoteRiders works with US citizens who would be unable to register to vote under the SAVE America Act. Read their stories below. Then, call your Senator at 833-346-1779 and tell them to vote NO. It's up to all of us to keep the pressure on! 🔥

Let's write to voters! 💌 Ohio and Pennsylvania have ID laws that could keep eligible voters from casting a ballot in upcoming elections. Join us TOMORROW, April 16, at 7 pm ET, to make sure these voters know the rules and have what they need! RSVP ⬇️

VOTING LAW ALERT🚨 NEW HAMPSHIRE: Starting in June, students can no longer use their school ID to vote. The good news is, we can help you get a FREE ID for voting! Call or text us at 866-432-8683 to get started. Help us spread the word! 🗣️

Getting your ID shouldn’t be hard, but for millions of Americans, it is. At VoteRiders, we provide free, direct support to anyone who needs an ID to vote. If you or someone you know could use some ID help, send them our way. 🫶 📲 866-432-8683 🌐 VoteRiders.org/freehelp

It's time to vote early, Ohio! 🗳️ Remember: You'll need an unexpired photo ID to vote in person. If you're voting by mail, be ready to provide ID info or a copy of an accepted ID. Election Day is May 5! Learn more and check your options at voteriders.org/Ohio

Florida, Mississippi, South Dakota, and Utah all passed laws requiring specific documents that prove US citizenship to register to vote — documents that millions of eligible voters can't easily get. ⚠️ We won't let a piece of paper stop you from voting. Learn more at VoteRiders.org/freehelp.

VOTING LAW ALERT: SOUTH DAKOTA 📣 When registering to vote, you must now show specific documents proving your citizenship. Don't wait to get the documents you need! The June 2 primary registration deadline is on May 18. Questions? Need ID help? Contact 866-432-8683 or visit VoteRiders.org/freehelp

And make sure you bring the ID you need (if any) to make your ballot COUNT! voteriders.org/staterules/ 🪪 ✔️

ICYMI: The Senate broke for recess without advancing the SAVE America Act thanks to lawmakers like @padilla.senate.gov who are fighting to protect voting access—including millions of voters who contacted their reps. Our fight isn't over yet. Keep telling your Senator to vote NO: VoteRiders.org/SAVE

Arizona 🚨 Two bills threaten to destroy early and mail-in voting, which 75% of Arizonans rely on to cast their ballot. You deserve a voting system that supports your voice — not silences it. Tell your lawmakers to vote NO on HCR 2001 & SCR 1000! ⤵️

The Constitution is clear: states run elections, NOT the president. This executive order is an UNCONSTITUTIONAL power grab to try to control who can vote and how. Like the President’s last attempt, this executive order is likely to be blocked in court. 🛑

Looking for a fun way to help voters? Join our letter-writing party tomorrow, April 1! 🥳 Georgia and North Carolina's voter ID laws are super confusing, so we're making sure voters have what they need to cast their ballot in upcoming elections! RSVP 👇

Women have spent centuries fighting for an independent political voice. Now, the SAVE America Act threatens to take that away from 69 million married women—just because they changed their name. Read our latest blog to learn more and take action to STOP this bill from undoing centuries of progress.

Join us on March 22 for an online screening of The Inquisitor hosted by @fixdemocracyfirst.bsky.social & Meaningful Movies Project! 📽️ We'll speak alongside other powerhouse panelists on how the film's themes of democracy and accountability play out in the real world today. Tickets are FREE! 👇

Our Legal Director spoke with @factcheck.org about the anti-voter SAVE America Act, which is being debated in the Senate right now. Read the Q&A to learn why this bill would be terrible for democracy. Then, tell your Senator to vote NO: 833-346-1779. #StopTheSAVEAct #HoldTheFloor

Georgia voters need help! 📣 Primaries are coming up, and eligible voters could be blocked from voting because of Georgia's strict and confusing ID law. Join us TODAY, March 19 at 7pm ET, to make sure folks have the info and support they need to vote! ⤵️

Today, we joined voting rights advocates to share real stories of Americans who would have been blocked from voting under the SAVE America Act without our free support. Democracy shouldn't be riding on a piece of paper. TODAY, tell your Senator to vote NO on the SAVE ACT: 833-346-1779.

Our Senators must do whatever it takes to defend our freedom to vote! The SAVE America Act is being debated RIGHT NOW. #StopTheSAVEAct #HoldTheFloor

Your vote is your VOICE 📢 That's why we're proud to partner with @natlvoterregday.bsky.social on September 15 to help our communities get ready for the ballot box! Stayed tuned for critical reminders and resources on voter registration and voter ID rules to help you get #VoteReady! 🗳️

In a meeting and I was reminded of the excellent work that @voteriders.bsky.social has done to capture personal stories about the impact the SAVE Act will have on our democracy. voteriders.org/article/face...

Senators are on the floor RIGHT NOW fighting to block the SAVE America Act—a bill that could block millions of eligible Americans from voting. Keep it up @padilla.senate.gov, @schumer.senate.gov, @schiff.senate.gov, and every Senator standing up for the freedom to vote!

Over 21 MILLION voting age Americans can't easily get documents proving their citizenship. Under the SAVE America Act, that means over 21 million US citizens could be blocked from voting. The Senate is voting any day now. Tell your Senator to vote NO: VoteRiders.org/SAVE.

Help voters make their voices heard at the ballot box! 🗳️ Join us TODAY, March 16 at 7pm ET to learn how you can give personalized virtual or in-person help to folks who need an ID to vote and thrive. Sign up now and see you soon! 👇

A federal tool is wrongly flagging eligible voters as non-citizens, threatening their right to vote. In a Missouri county alone, over half of flagged voters were actually citizens. Naturalized citizens 🗣️ Update your ID ASAP to protect your voting rights! Here’s how ⤵️ voteriders.org/voter/citizen/

This will NOT impact this year's midterm election! If signed into law, it will come into effect January, 2027.

Next week, the Senate will vote on the SAVE America Act, a national voter suppression bill. If passed, millions of US citizens will face major new barriers to voting. ⚠️ Do your part to defend our democracy! Take one minute to tell your Senator to STOP the SAVE America Act now: VoteRiders.org/SAVE

Voter ID laws are hurting our democracy by creating unnecessary and expensive barriers to the ballot box. That's why we're making sure every eligible voter can get the free ID they need to vote and thrive. You heard @staceyabrams.com—the right to vote is OURS. Fight back with us at VoteRiders.org ⭐

This is no joke, getting a state ID or driver’s license is really hard! That’s where @voteriders.bsky.social can help. If you live in a state that requires ID to vote, we provide free help to get your ID and underlying documents like a birth certificate and social security card. Www.voteriders.org

FLORIDA ⚠️ The State Senate votes TOMORROW, March 12, on a bill that would unnecessarily require hard-to-get documents to register to vote AND ban student IDs at the polls. Tell your Senator to vote NO to protect voting rights in Florida! ⤵️

Headed to the polls? Remember to check what ID you need (if any!) at VoteRiders.org/staterules 🪪

Widespread noncitizen voting is not a thing. In the past 43 years, there were only 99 documented cases in the US. Even still, some politicians continue to use this false claim to justify laws suppressing eligible voters.

Confusion is a powerful voter suppression tactic. Our new site fights back with clear, accessible ID education and support to empower every voter and build an engaged, diverse electorate. Learn how our site can spark civic engagement in your community. ⬇️