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Vote Smart is an established nonprofit resource that provides information on candidates and elected officials, voting records, interest-group ratings, and election information.
With Balletopedia the information is organized in one place, it covers many local races that receive little news coverage, and its nonpartisan format makes it more useful than relying only on campaign websites or partisan commentary.
YourLeader.net is a useful starting point for finding who represents you, especially local officials. Verify the results and contact details through the linked official government websites before relying on them.
NOTE: Information can become outdated, especially after elections, appointments, resignations, redistricting, or changes in an official’s position. For important claims, cross-check with:
- The official government website
- The legislature’s official voting-record database
- Election results from the relevant state or local election authority
- The official text of a bill, court decision, or ballot measure
- Multiple reputable news organizations
