Elections 101

Consult Nonpartisan Sources for Candidate and Issue Profiles

Several nonpartisan online resources will provide you with a comprehensive look at candidates’ backgrounds and stances on policies and issue areas. Many of these resources also offer background information on possible ballot questions, such as amendments to state constitutions. Because some websites may have more comprehensive information for your desired locality, candidate, or issue than others, it is best to use multiple sources to gain as much insight as possible.

LDF and Vote.org
View what’s on your ballot in upcoming elections, including federal, state and local candidates and questions you’ll be able to vote for.

Govtrack.com- This website allows you to find out who your representatives in Congress are and how they voted on specific legislation and what bills they sponsored and more.

Ontheissues.org- This bipartisan website provides information about where different politicians stand on a variety of issues.

FollowTheMoney.org - This website allows users to research passed ballot measures and see how much money was raised in support and opposition of the measure.

OpenSecrets

Nonpartisan, independent and nonprofit, OpenSecrets is the nation's premier research group tracking money in U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy. Our mission is to track the flow of money in American politics and provide the data and analysis to strengthen democracy. Our vision is for Americans to use this knowledge to create a more vibrant, representative and accountable democracy.
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