BEST BOON TO DEMOCRACY
At a time when Texas lawmakers have ramped up voting restrictions, this organization is diligently working behind the scenes to help cart Democratic voters to the polls. Read More
San Antonio voters head to the polls to decide on Prop A, mayor and City Council members
Roughly 250 voting locations will be open Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for municipal elections in San Antonio and other Bexar County municipalities.
It’s the last day City of San Antonio residents can vote in mayoral and City Council races and to weigh in on a proposed city charter amendment that’s proven contentious. Read More
Organization Offers Free Rides To Boost Voter Turnout
Rideshare2Vote is offering free rides to eligible voters to help boost turnout in Saturday’s election. Read More
Need a Ride to Go Vote in Dallas? Rideshare2Vote Can Help.
Early voting for the May municipal elections ends on Tuesday evening, and Election Day is on Saturday. Thanks to the Dallas-based organization Rideshare2Vote, North Texans who need a ride to the polls don’t have to scramble to find bus fare or bum a ride from a friend. Read More
Rideshare2Vote to offer free rides to Akron polling locations
Rideshare2Vote is now offering free rides to the polls for Akron voters.
The organization said it wants to increase voter turnout in an off-presidential year primary, which will take place May 3. Now, with a split primary due to redistricting delays, voter turnout is expected to be even lower than usual.
Early voting is already underway at the Summit County Board of Elections Early Voting Center, 500 Grant St., Akron. Read More
Yes, it’s legal in most states for organizations to offer free or discounted rides to the polls
Organizations and rideshare companies, like Lyft and Uber, are permitted to offer rides to the polls on Election Day in nearly every state, except Michigan. Read More
Need a ride to the polls? Here are the companies helping voters
To help make the process even easier, several companies have offered to give voters and poll workers free rides to the polls. For instance, Rideshare2Vote, announced that its offering free round trips to the polls in select states. Read More
What to do if you didn’t turn in your mail-in ballot before Election Day
Voters who request a mail ballot but change their minds can still vote in person on Election Day.
How to vote in person
If they still have their ballot, they can surrender it at the polling place, fill out a ballot cancellation form and vote a regular ballot. Read More
Rideshare2Vote, New Georgia Project to drive Georgia voters to polls on Election Day
Political organization Rideshare2Vote will transport voters in select Georgia counties to polling locations on Election Day from 7 a.m. until closing. All rides are free and round-trip. The organization previously ushered voters to polls in Georgia during the state’s three-week early voting period and is returning to action on Nov. 8 to give more registered voters a chance to cast their ballot before polls close statewide at 7 p.m. Read More
The Political Violence Shrouding the Midterms
Today is Election Day. Regardless of who wins in the 2022 midterms, it’s likely that today and the upcoming weeks will be tense. It’s the first election since the Jan. 6 insurrection, when a violent mob riled up by former President Trump stormed the Capitol to overturn the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. Read More
How to get a free or cheap ride to go vote in the Austin area
You shouldn’t need a car to cast a ballot, but in a car-centric city like Austin, sometimes transportation is the biggest obstacle to voting. Lack of access to a car depresses turnout most among young voters and non-white voters, according to researchers at Harvard. Read More
Vote! Teacher Voices Matter
Unless you’ve somehow been able to ignore the giant stacks of political fliers choking your mailbox every day, everyone knows it’s midterm voting season. We know that teachers in particular are strapped for time, so we’ve put together some resources to make sure you get the chance to have your voice heard at the ballot box. Read More
Need A Ride to The Polls? Lyft is Offering 50% Off on Election Day
The rideshare company is once again making sure more people can get to the polls and exercise their right to vote. This year, Lyft announced its “LyftUp” Voting Access Program, which provides discounted rides on Election Day in every state. Riders can preload the code ‘VOTE22’ before election day for a 50% discount on their rideshare, bikeshare, or scooter ride to the polls on Nov. 8. Read More
Some local, national organizations offering rides to Columbus polling places
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio voters have less than 48 hours left to cast a ballot in the 2022 midterm election — and Tuesday morning, once early voting has ended, hundreds of thousands will likely head to their polling precincts to vote in person on Election Day. Election Day voting locations are often relatively close to where people live, League of Women Voters Executive Director Jen Miller said. Read More
Voter ID Laws, Explained
Voter ID laws have been controversial in the U.S. for the past decade. This is especially true as we reach the final days of the 2022 midterm elections, which have been tense thanks to threats against election workers and unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud. Read More
How, when and where to vote: A resource guide
Some places have automatic voter registration, meaning you’re registered to vote when you interact with a government agency, such as getting a driver’s license. In others, it takes a few more steps. All states occasionally update their voter lists and remove people who are no longer eligible to vote in that state. Read More
Everything you need to know about voting in the 2022 midterm elections
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS wants to help every Minnesotan be an informed voter with all the resources to participate in the midterm elections on Nov. 8. That’s why our news team has created this guide to help you exercise your right to vote this year. Read More
How, when and where to vote: A resource guide
Some places have automatic voter registration, meaning you’re registered to vote when you interact with a government agency, such as getting a driver’s license. In others, it takes a few more steps. All states occasionally update their voter lists and remove people who are no longer eligible to vote in that state. Read More
What To Know If You’re Voting For The First Time On Tuesday
With Election Day quickly approaching (it’s Nov. 8, btw), it helps to have a plan for how to get to your polling place and what you’ll need to bring along in addition to knowing who you’ll vote for. Read More
How, when and where to vote: A resource guide
Election Day is November 8, and rules on voting vary from state to state and even county to county. Here’s how to find what you need to know. Read More
Civic group drives voters to the polls in what’s expected to be a low turnout election
Barbara Stewart, 84, usually has a friend drive her to vote. She doesn’t trust absentee balloting. “No. No,” she said to mail-in voting. “Not with the idiots running the post office. No thank you. I got stuff in the mail this year in the middle of January that was mailed to me in November.” Driving herself is no longer an option. Read More
Free rides to the polls for Democratic primary
Rideshare2Vote, an organization dedicated to boosting the turnout of voters supporting Democratic and progressive candidates in various statewide and local elections in places across the country, is helping voters in Richmond and Hampton Roads get to the polls at no cost. Read More
Here’s how you can get a free ride to the polls on Election Day
ATLANTA — At least three organizations want to make sure you can get to your polling site on Tuesday to vote in the US Senate runoffs. Rideshare2Vote, has a seasoned Outreach Team that was hired in advance of these critical Senate elections in Georgia. The company expanded its team to hire experts from the 2020 campaign cycles. Read More
A Texas organization is providing East Texans with free rides to the polls
TYLER, Texas (KETK)- “RideShare2Vote” is a Dallas based ride sharing organization. This year, they’re providing rides to the polls.
The group was founded in 2018 by Sarah Kovich. RideShare2Vote works to make your trip to the polls as easy as possible. Read More
Just Getting To The Polls Is A Huge Problem For Many Voters This Year
You can make a plan. You can register, but not having access to a car to be able to get to the polls is huge, and to be honest, it’s another form of voter suppression. Read More
Rideshare program in Texas driving voters in polls in record numbers
Two years ago, Sarah Kovich and Jody Johnson bonded over democracy and it started after Kovich’s then 17-year-old daughter realized major disparities in who was taking part in the process of electing our government. Read More
Curbside Voting Option Brings The Polling Place To The Voter’s Car
Texas has allowed curbside voting for decades, for anyone physically unable to enter a polling place. Voters ask for help when they get to a polling location, and an election officer will bring a ballot to the car. Voters are seeking as little human contact as possible for this risky election. Read More
Organization offers free rides to help San Antonians get to the polls and vote
SAN ANTONIO – A new organization in Bexar county is offering voters a free ride to the polls or ballot box. Ride2Vote has a similar platform as Uber and Lyft but it is meant for voting. “This will be our first official launch into San Antonio and into Bexar County,” said founder Sarah Kovich. Read More
San Antonio drivers are offering free rides to the polls via voting rideshare program
More than 50 volunteers in Bexar County signed up to give free rides to the polls during the early voting period and on Election Day, Nov. 3, through a rideshare program, Rideshare2Vote. Sarah Kovich, the founder of the program, told mySA.com Thursday the organization aims to take a bite out of voter suppression in Texas and increase voter turnout. Read More
Rideshare2Vote offering Lubbock voters free rides to the polls
LUBBOCK, TX — There are over 180,000 registered voters in the Lubbock area. With early voting already underway and many making their way to the polls — one organization is trying to make the trip easier. Rideshare2Vote and their volunteers are giving free rides to anyone needing to get to and from the polls. Read More
Here’s how to get a free ride to the polls in D-FW
Riders can show their voter registration card or current Texas ID and ride for free.
Services include Trinity Metro’s bus routes, Trinity Metro ZIPZONE in Near Southwide, Crowley and Mercentile, ACCESS paratransit, plus Tarrant County Transportation Services, Northeast Transportation Services and Arlington’s Via and Handitran. Read More
¿Quieres ir a votar y no sabes cómo movilizarte? Esto es lo que debes hacer para que te transporten gratis
Rideshare2Vote reunió a decenas de voluntarios que se dedicarán a transportar a quienes deseen participar en las elecciones sin ningún costo. De acuerdo con los voceros, lo único que deben hacer las personas es descargar la aplicación de la organización y solicitar un vehículo. Te decimos en qué condados estará disponible el servicio. Read More
No hay excusas para no votar: ofrecen transportar de manera gratuita a electores en el norte de Texas
El martes inician las votaciones anticipadas y la organización Rideshare2Vote reunió a un grupo de voluntarios para facilitar la movilización de los votantes que lo requieran para que puedan ir a sufragar. A través de una aplicación o llenando un formulario, los interesados pueden indicar dónde quieren que los recojan y a qué centro de votación desean que los lleven. Read More
Alto, Dallas Ride-Share, Offers Free Rides to the Polls on Election Day
In the 2016 presidential election, nearly 100 million people—almost half of the eligible voting population in the country—did not vote.
The 100 Million Project, a comprehensive national study of the non-voting adult population in the U.S., reported that in a survey of more than 12,000 of these chronic nonvoters, researchers found that the most common reason non-voters do not vote is that they don’t like the candidates. Read More
20 for ’20: All politics is local. Your action can be too
For today’s installment of 20 for ‘20, we wanted to highlight organizations making a big impact in their specific regions. These organizations, which range from PACs to Democratic clubs, have built a robust infrastructure over the last two years and are poised to help flip seats all over the state. Read More
Run off day is here
Tuesday, May 24 is runoff day in Texas. Polls are open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. If you are registered to vote in Dallas County, you can vote at any polling location within Dallas County.
Dallas Voice doesn’t issue endorsements but Stonewall Democrats of Dallas does. Here’s their endorsement list: Read More
Here’s how to get a free ride to the polls during early voting or Election Day
If you need a free ride to the polls on Election Day, these area groups have you covered.
FORT WORTH, Texas — This story has been updated to include more information on RideShare2Vote.
A number of groups are offering free rides to the polls on Election Day. Here’s a list of where and how to get your free ride. Read More
Texas’ Primary Looms a Week Away. Is Dallas County Ready?
When voters in Dallas County head to the polls for Texas’ March 3 primary, they’ll be using a new electronic system to cast their ballots that’s designed to combine the ease of electronic touch-screen voting with the security of paper ballots. Read More
Black History Month events abundant around Dallas throughout February
The crusade to have a month set aside to commemorate black history began 105 years ago with the efforts of renowned educator Carter Woodson. Read More
Dallas: DART, Lyft y otros ofrecen transporte gratis para ir a votar
Lyft y Uber ofrecen un servicio para ir a las urnas gratis. También hay como ir en DART gratis con solo mostrar la tarjeta de registro electoral. DMN Read More
This New Texas Service Offers Free Rides To And From The Polls To Help More People Vote
Kelley Reinlein arrives at Plano’s Haggard Library on Halloween to vote early. The new service Rideshare2Vote offer free rides to and from polling places in select Texas cities. Read More
Rideshare2Vote – Free rides to/from polls
Need a ride? Check out Rideshare2Vote to sign up for a free ride to/from the polls during early voting and on Election Day. Read More
Rideshare2Vote Update
If anyone is looking for a ride to the polls for early voting (last day Fri 11/2) or on Election Day 11/6, or would like to volunteer to drive people needing rides, I recommend checking out the new group Rideshare2vote. Read More
Rideshare2vote in Southwest Dallas County
Southwest Dallas Area – Rideshare2vote: If anyone needs a ride to the polls (early voting and Nov. 6), or would like to volunteer to drive, regardless of party affiliation, they might want to check out the new, non-partisan service at https://rideshare2vote.net . Read More