Ballotpedia

Ballotpedia: Online Political Encyclopedia for Politics, Elections & Public Policys

Factual information on US politics, elections, public policy, politicians, legislation, and campaigns.

What is Ballotpedia?

Ballotpedia is an online political encyclopedia launched in 2007 that provides comprehensive and factual information on politics, policies, elections, and public policy issues in the United States. Its goal is to educate voters by providing accurate and objective information.

The website offers background information on political issues being debated at the federal and state levels, such as healthcare, education, taxes, and immigration. It profiles major politicians and candidates running for office, summarizing their voting records, policy positions, priorities, and notable achievements. Ballotpedia also compiles data on campaign contributions, endorsements, and polling for upcoming elections.

In addition to covering elections for Congress and statewide offices like Governor, Ballotpedia profiles state and more than 7,000 local governments. It tracks public policy issues working their way through state legislatures and local governments. The information comes from official government databases, nonpartisan agencies, and original research done by Ballotpedia's staff of professional writers and editors.

While many websites provide opinion or try to influence, Ballotpedia focuses on gathering facts to inform voters and hold politicians accountable. With over 350,000 pages of content, it has become a go-to resource for voters, researchers, politicians, journalists, and political enthusiasts looking for objective political information.

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