Our data
We make sure voters can find essential information without jumping through hoops.
Our standardized datasets of localized information are available in open-source formats. This allows tech companies, academics, and civic engagement organizations to efficiently build tools that provide information to voters.
What You Get
- Our datasets are collected from local and state officials, then put in a standardized format
- Our information is interoperable with other datasets through our use of Open Civic Data Identifiers, encouraging collaboration in the field
- Our data is constantly dynamically updated through the Google Civic Information API
- Our information is always affordable and open source
Interested in learning more about using our data? Reach out to us here!
Who’s on my ballot?
Ballot Information Project
- The Ballot Information Project dataset is sourced directly from state and local election officials, and then put in a standardized format.
- The dataset includes information about candidates appearing on the ballot for primary elections, general elections, special elections, and runoffs.
- Learn more about our Ballot Information Project here.
Who are my elected officials?
Governance Project
- The Governance Project dataset is sourced directly from state and local government officials, and then put in a standardized format.
- The dataset includes information about elected officials at the federal, state, and county levels of government, as well as U.S. territories and most major cities.
- Learn more about our Governance Project here.
What do my elected officials do?
Local Office Function Index
- Sourced from official sources, like state statutes and county charters, LOFI summarizes the responsibilities of federal, state, and local elected offices across the country in plain language.
- The scope of our LOFI data mirrors the scope of offices in our Ballot Information Project and Governance Project datasets.
- Learn more about our Local Office Function Index here.