This explains the large voter turnout in Wisconsin yesterday.
VoteRiders, a national organization has zeroed in on Wisconsin to help with the first big election since the state's voter ID law went into effect.
Volunteers with VoteRiders first hit Wisconsin streets back in November with the goal of helping anyone and everyone with questions on how to get to the ballot. Molly McGrath works for the organization and says it's helped upwards of 4,000 Wisconsin residents since it arrived in the state.
VoteRiders helped facilitate the ride with help from the Dane County Voter ID Coalition. Together, they struck a deal between the Dane County Clerk's Office and Union Cabs to provide free rides for people who need an ID to vote.
"Transportation is not going to be a hurdle from getting anyone to the ballot box, here in Dane County anyway," McGrath said.
The organization is still receiving calls one day before the election - and they're fine with that.
"16 percent of Wisconsin voters don't think they need an ID to vote, or aren't sure," McGrath said. "Those 16 percent will be calling me tomorrow, I hope. And I hope we can help them."
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