One in ten eligible voters – and one in four Gen Z voters – identify as LGBTQIA+. For some, there are barriers that make it harder to register to vote and cast their ballot. HeadCount is here to help you use your voice.
One in ten eligible voters – and one in four Gen Z voters – identify as LGBTQIA+. For some, there are barriers that make it harder to register to vote and cast their ballot. HeadCount is here to help you use your voice.
HeadCount and VoteRiders are here to support you get the ID you need to vote. State specific support for all voters, including the specific resources needed for trans and non-binary voters, is available. Call or text VoteRiders at 866-ID-2-VOTE.
All 50 states and Washington, D.C. require your voter registration to match your legal name. VoteRiders can help you update your identification to match your identity.
If your ID doesn’t match your name and gender, you might not want to present your ID at the polls. Your state may allow you to vote by mail instead.
40% of youth experiencing homelessness are LGBTQIA+. We know it can be confusing to register and vote without a home address. If you are experiencing homelessness, you still have voting rights.
LGBTQIA+ people are three times as likely to be incarcerated as the general population. If you have been convicted of a felony, you may be able to vote—states have different rules about when you can re-register to vote. If you are currently incarcerated with a misdemeanor conviction or being detained, you still have voting rights.
