The 2023 study conducted by VoteRiders and the University of Maryland Center for Democracy and Civic Engagement analysis shows that nearly 29,000,000 voting-age Americans do not possess a non-expired, government-issued photo ID.

According to a study cited in Journalist's Resource,[23] a reference desk established by the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard University, the "evidence supports the notion that strict voter identification laws prevent otherwise eligible individuals from voting, and have disproportionately negative impacts on minority citizens."

The Rockefeller Foundation reports that VoteRiders has achieved reaching over 7 million voters directly with ID information and assistance with a dedicated group of 9,000 volunteers, in the 2022 election cycle.

[24] In 2018, an NBC News article[25] noted that VoteRiders is highly effective in its grassroots efforts to help eligible voters obtain ID while other organizations fight restrictive laws in the judicial system.

"[27] On April 27, 2021, Unger was interviewed by ABC News' Devin Dwyer where she spoke of the urgency of voter ID efforts in the face of new voting requirements being enacted in multiple US states.

"[A] trans voter might very likely find themselves in a situation where they present an ID that doesn't necessarily align with the name or the gender that they currently identify(...) They're more likely to face sort of outright mechanical challenges when it comes to voting," said Lauren Kunis, CEO and Executive Director of VoteRiders.

Lauren Kunis, CEO and Executive Director of VoteRiders, told Newsweek that the rapid increase in requests for assistance signals an urgent need for voter education on ID requirements.

[30] In the run-up to the 2018 election, VoteRiders was cited as a resource to help voters obtain ID in a Glamour magazine article about modern attempts to disenfranchise women and people of color.

Some states require a current government-issued photo ID, while others' may accept a document such as a bank statement, paystub or utility bill showing the voter's name and address.

[33] Unger raised the alarm about the possibility that signature matching problems on mail-in ballots could become the "hanging chad of 2020" since more voters are expected to vote by mail due to the pandemic.

[37][38] The Robert Hubbell Newsletter highlighted that members of underrepresented racial and ethnic groups were less likely to have a current driver's license or other government-issued photo ID.

[40] VoteRiders informs and helps voters as well as partners with other national organizations in addition to state and local organizations in 36 states — Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin as well as in District of Columbia.

In the weeks preceding the December 2017 Roy Moore–Doug Jones special election to the U.S. Senate in Alabama, VoteRiders actively assisted voters in obtaining the IDs that made them eligible to cast a ballot.

The article notes that VoteRiders partners with organizations that serve people living with disabilities and steps in when needed to help eligible voters obtain documentation so they can secure the proper ID and make their voices heard during elections.

[44] After Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in 2017, the island experienced the largest out-migration in its history, and Florida was the top destination to resettle in the aftermath of the storm.

In June 2018, VoteRiders began a campaign to assist resettled citizens who wished to cast a ballot in Florida, educating potential voters on what documents are required and helping them secure identification.

The public service announcements were widely shared on Facebook, including by celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio, who has 18 million followers on the social media platform.

[57] Starting with municipal primary and general elections in 2023, North Carolina voters are required to present a photo ID to vote in person.

Proclaiming an attack on democracy, Pepper suggests partnering with VoteRiders to help affected Ohio citizens obtain the required voting identification.

[64] Although the Ohio BMV issued free state ID cards to those eligible, applicants need specific documents to prove their identity.

[65] In September 2023, a Dayton Daily News investigation found that more votes were rejected in Ohio counties in the wake of the passage of the new voter ID law.

In the article, the Ohio coalition coordinator for VoteRiders noted that the new ID law disproportionately affects "Black and Hispanic voters, young Ohioans and college students.

[70][72] VoteRiders also reached out to elected officials on the federal, state and local levels in Harris County and contacted precinct chairs for both the Republican and Democratic parties.

It was a first step toward VoteRiders' ultimate goal: a nationwide network of partner organizations and volunteers dedicated to helping eligible citizens get the documents they need to vote.

[78] VoteRiders has participated in on-the-ground voter ID requirement awareness and outreach campaigns in Wisconsin since 2015, forming coalitions with local leaders and engaging in education efforts via regional media.

[80] In 2016, VoteRiders went with voters to DMV's in Wisconsin to understand and advocate for changes in how long it would take to get a photo ID in order to vote without having your birth certificate.

[81] VoteRiders was featured in a 2018 investigative piece about how Wisconsin voter ID laws posed challenges to the young, the elderly and people of color; the article stated that the organization's services include "arranging transportation to local Division of Motor Vehicle offices, free legal assistance in obtaining proper documentation, and covering the costs of documents required for registering to vote such as birth certificates and Social Security cards.

[100][101][102] On March 2, 2016, VoteRiders' team was responsible for organizing a press conference at the capitol[89][103] that resulted in significant media attention, including coverage by all TV network affiliates.

[104][105] VoteRiders played a pivotal role in the Wisconsin legislature's and governor's decision to expand approved voter IDs to include a Veterans Affairs card.

"[24] Leaders, television personalities, entertainers, actors, athletes, writers, and influencers have supported and promoted VoteRiders efforts, including Elizabeth Banks,[118] Jack Black,[119] Jordana Brewster,[120] Krystal Joy Brown,[121] Yvette Nicole Brown,[119] Gavin Creel,[121] Miley Cyrus,[122] Leonardo DiCaprio,[119] America Ferrera,[123] Josh Gad,[124] Amber Heard,[118] Ed Helms,[119] David Hull,[121] Nikki M. James,[121] Celia Keenan-Bolger,[121] Nick Kroll,[118] Katrina Lenk,[121] Eva Longoria,[123] Meghan Markle (Meghan, Duchess of Sussex),[125] Audra McDonald,[124] Monica,[126] Michelle Obama,[126] Rory O'Malley,[118] Piper Perabo,[119] Michael Potts,[121] Andrew Rannells,[124] Mark Ruffalo,[119] Zoe Saldana,[118] Amy Schumer,[118][119] Sarah Silverman,[119] Barbra Streisand,[119] Will Swenson,[124] Gabrielle Union,[127] Joyce Vance,[128] Kerry Washington,[126] Trisha Yearwood,[129] the cast of Hamilton (Ham4Progress),[130] and the PoliticsGirl Podcast.