Issues & Candidates
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Absentee and Early Voting
Voter assistance services for U.S. citizens living overseas
Absentee ballot requests and early voting info for all U.S. citizens
Voting assistance for armed service members, their families, and American citizens living overseas
One-stop resource to request an absentee ballot and learn all the ins and outs of early and absentee voting
Ballot Guides
Every candidate and referendum, explained.
A crowdsourced wiki for info around elections
Civic Tech You Can Use
This free browser extension for Chrome, Safari, and Firefox shows any politician's campaign contribution sources when you hover your mouse over his or her name, on any website
Partners with election boards, campaign managers, user experience architects, graphic designers, and application developers to create tech to assist voters
A nonpartisan nonprofit that uses technology to make government more accountable to all
Create a thunderclap campaign to amplify your voice on social media around issues you care about
"The Netflix of Voting" sends notifications about elections and can get you registered to vote
Free campaign tool for tweeting at Congress, brought to you by HeadCount
Complete, interactive, easy-to-access info on your representatives and the issues you care most about
Dates and Deadlines
Info on early and absentee voting by state
A crowdsourced wiki for info around elections
Find dates and deadlines along with general voting info
General voter registration deadlines
Specific voter registration deadlines, primaries and election dates
Felon Voting
A map of felon disenfranchisement laws across the U.S.
A map showing the different challenges facing felon voters around the U.S.
History and resources around felon disenfranchisement
Navigate your state's laws about voting after a felony conviction
Go Deeper
Resistbot turns your text messages into daily letters to Congress— in the simplest and easiest way possible.
Analysis of women's voting behavior
Government Voting Resources
Learn more about the voting process and elections in general
Info about voting, working at the polls on election day, dates and deadlines, and more
Brings nationwide voting information to the Web
Help Me Vote
Voter is Tinder for politics. Swipe on major political issues to find out which candidates support the same things you do, and have a track record to back it up.
A crowdsourced wiki for info around elections
"The Netflix of Voting" sends notifications about elections and can get you registered to vote
Info on your representatives, including biographies, voting records, issue positions, and campaign contributions
Learn more about the voting process and elections in general
Complete, interactive, easy-to-access info on your representatives and the issues you care most about
Details on election law, races and ballot measures, campaign finance, and how-tos on citizen legislative action are all here
Info about voting, working at the polls on election day, dates and deadlines, and more
Voting assistance for armed service members, their families, and American citizens living overseas
Rich source of info on when, where, and how to vote--and what to bring to the polls--from a key ally of HeadCount
One of the best voter information resources on the Web, and a toll-free phone number, from the Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights
A comprehensive voter information site from the League of Women Voters, including polling place finder, what's on your ballot, and much more
HeadCount's "#GoVote" hub for voter info of every kind
Issues and Candidates
Extensive political news website.
Got a political argument you want to settle? Wondering about the facts in the latest campaign ad? Get the free Settle It! app from PolitiFact, the Pulitzer Prize-winning fact-checking site.
Resistbot turns your text messages into daily letters to Congress— in the simplest and easiest way possible.
Voter is Tinder for politics. Swipe on major political issues to find out which candidates support the same things you do, and have a track record to back it up.
Voter is Tinder for politics. Swipe on major political issues to find out which candidates support the same things you do, and have a track record to back it up.
News reporting and analysis for and by the millennial generation
A daily look at where technology and politics intersect
Self-described news source for the next generation, it's edited by former Washington Post journalist Ezra Klein
With signature crude graphics, The Drudge Report breaks stories and builds consensus on the right
Despite the passing of its founder Andrew Brietbart, his website remains a leading force in news from the right
Catchy, viral news stories from a left perspective
The masters of click bait, Upworthy takes progressive video content you might have missed and turns it into viral sensations
Glenn Beck's news site, with highly readable content from a conservative viewpoint
Love it or hate it, a lot of big news starts on the Huff Post
This free browser extension for Chrome, Safari, and Firefox shows any politician's campaign contribution sources when you hover your mouse over his or her name, on any website
A right-leaning news site
Ben Cohen's humorous effort to stamp money out of politics
Constrant stream of political news with an insider tone
Inside-the-beltway political news, sometimes left-leaning
Hub for finding info on politicians' campaign contribution histories and voting records
A competitor to Politico, the Hill is a strong no. 2 in the political news space
Comprehensive news source for American politics
Respected progressive magazine focusing on a liberal view of U.S. politics and public policy
Think tank working to counter the power of special interests by empowering voters and small donors
Interactive smartphone app that lets you follow campaign contributions by candidate
An archive of campaign contributions in all 50 states
Conservative publication revered for quality writing embodying the spirit of its late founder William F. Buckley
Elections and political goings-on in the U.S.
Tracks money in U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy
Up-to-date news on U.S, and international politics
Arguably America's number one newspaper for political news
All the news, opinion and multimedia on politics that's fit to print
Live access to all congressional proceedings, and unbiased analysis of legislative issues
Vast digital archive from the largest library in the world, that also serves as the research arm of Congress
Daily, nationwide polls that politicians actually see help you check out how real people feel about major issues across the country, in real-time
Analysis of women's voting behavior
Candidates’ positions on the issues, presented side-by-side for easy comparison
Access polls on the top issues of our time
One of the leading political polls
Access polls on the top issues of our time
Wildly popular political website that breaks down polls, news, blogs and election results
Taking a data nerd approach to politics and news, 538 may be the most influential and interesting content site on the Web
Every political leader on every issue
Live access to all congressional proceedings, and unbiased analysis of legislative issues
Search state and federal bills and get alerts on issues that matter to you
Track bills in Congress, your representative’s voting records, upcoming committee meetings, and get alerts by email
Govt. resource with up-to-date info on current legislation, your representatives' voting records, and how it all works (or should!)
Interactive, accessible app that lets you follow issues, tells you where candidates stand--and lets you tell them how you feel
A nonpartisan nonprofit that uses technology to make government more accountable to all
The eHarmony of democracy, ISideWith.com matches you to candidates based on your views; more than 10 million people have found their "candidate match"
Free campaign tool for tweeting at Congress, brought to you by HeadCount
Voter guides by your location
Every political leader on every issue
Candidates’ positions on the issues, presented side-by-side for easy comparison
Look up information about all contests and candidates on your ballot
Learn more about the voting process and elections in general
Hub for finding info on politicians' campaign contribution histories and voting records
See your congressional delegation's scorecard and voting record
Discover who represents you, find relevant legislation and learn how to take action
Track bills in Congress, your representative’s voting records, upcoming committee meetings, and get alerts by email
Info on your representatives, including biographies, voting records, issue positions, and campaign contributions
Interactive, accessible app that lets you follow issues, tells you where candidates stand--and lets you tell them how you feel
Govt. resource with up-to-date info on current legislation, your representatives' voting records, and how it all works (or should!)
Issues and Candidates 2
Learn more about your elected officials, state government, and how to vote in your state.
Voter guides by your location
Info on your representatives, including biographies, voting records, issue positions, and campaign contributions
Justice and the Courts
Know Your Candidates
Voter is Tinder for politics. Swipe on major political issues to find out which candidates support the same things you do, and have a track record to back it up.
A nonpartisan nonprofit that uses technology to make government more accountable to all
The eHarmony of democracy, ISideWith.com matches you to candidates based on your views; more than 10 million people have found their "candidate match"
Free campaign tool for tweeting at Congress, brought to you by HeadCount
Voter guides by your location
Every political leader on every issue
Candidates’ positions on the issues, presented side-by-side for easy comparison
Look up information about all contests and candidates on your ballot
Learn more about the voting process and elections in general
Hub for finding info on politicians' campaign contribution histories and voting records
See your congressional delegation's scorecard and voting record
Discover who represents you, find relevant legislation and learn how to take action
Track bills in Congress, your representative’s voting records, upcoming committee meetings, and get alerts by email
Info on your representatives, including biographies, voting records, issue positions, and campaign contributions
Interactive, accessible app that lets you follow issues, tells you where candidates stand--and lets you tell them how you feel
Govt. resource with up-to-date info on current legislation, your representatives' voting records, and how it all works (or should!)
Know Your Rights
Founding document of the U.S., in which the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments guarantee the right to vote
Regular news updates about voting rights
Navigate your state's laws about voting after a felony conviction
Learn the status of legal battles around voting access
Stay up-to-date on laws that affect your ability to exercise your right to vote
Works to protect and expand the right to vote
Learn where students can vote
Learn About the Issues
Vast digital archive from the largest library in the world, that also serves as the research arm of Congress
Candidates’ positions on the issues, presented side-by-side for easy comparison
Access polls on the top issues of our time
Every political leader on every issue
Live access to all congressional proceedings, and unbiased analysis of legislative issues
Search state and federal bills and get alerts on issues that matter to you
Track bills in Congress, your representative’s voting records, upcoming committee meetings, and get alerts by email
Govt. resource with up-to-date info on current legislation, your representatives' voting records, and how it all works (or should!)
Interactive, accessible app that lets you follow issues, tells you where candidates stand--and lets you tell them how you feel
Money + Politics
Voter is Tinder for politics. Swipe on major political issues to find out which candidates support the same things you do, and have a track record to back it up.
This free browser extension for Chrome, Safari, and Firefox shows any politician's campaign contribution sources when you hover your mouse over his or her name, on any website
Ben Cohen's humorous effort to stamp money out of politics
Hub for finding info on politicians' campaign contribution histories and voting records
Think tank working to counter the power of special interests by empowering voters and small donors
Interactive smartphone app that lets you follow campaign contributions by candidate
An archive of campaign contributions in all 50 states
Tracks money in U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy
Organizations
Art that inspires voting
Works to protect and expand the right to vote
Advocates for tougher voting laws and exposing voter fraud
A relatively young civic rights organization focusing on voting rights, with an emphasis on people of color
Advocates for the rights of prisoners, with a focus on voting rights
Info on how voting processes and counting work by state in order to make sure that every vote gets counted
Works on an array of voting-related issues including the fight to strengthen the Voting Rights Act
Think tank working to counter the power of special interests by empowering voters and small donors
A group that works from the legal perspective to protect voting rights
Legal organization focused on racial justice with one of the best voter information resources on the Web and the toll free number 1-866-OUR-VOTE
Analysis of women's voting behavior
Learn the status of legal battles around voting access
Committed to solving the world's problems through the power of knowledge, Pew is a force behind many intitiatives to better inform voters
Info on your representatives, including biographies, voting records, issue positions, and campaign contributions
Look up information about all contests and candidates on your ballot
Born out of the health care debate, YI issues reports and resources for young people
Leading source of information and research on young voters
Constructs studies of voter habits and turnout, and reports on the results
Learn more about the voting process and elections in general
Info about voting, working at the polls on election day, dates and deadlines, and more
Brings nationwide voting information to the Web
This free browser extension for Chrome, Safari, and Firefox shows any politician's campaign contribution sources when you hover your mouse over his or her name, on any website
Partners with election boards, campaign managers, user experience architects, graphic designers, and application developers to create tech to assist voters
A nonpartisan nonprofit that uses technology to make government more accountable to all
Create a thunderclap campaign to amplify your voice on social media around issues you care about
"The Netflix of Voting" sends notifications about elections and can get you registered to vote
Free campaign tool for tweeting at Congress, brought to you by HeadCount
Complete, interactive, easy-to-access info on your representatives and the issues you care most about
Polling Place Info
Detailed info on polling place access, hours, time off to vote, and more, from the League of Women Voters
Partners with election boards, campaign managers, user experience architects, graphic designers, and application developers to create tech to assist voters
Find out where to cast your ballot
Polls and Data
Daily, nationwide polls that politicians actually see help you check out how real people feel about major issues across the country, in real-time
Access polls on the top issues of our time
One of the leading political polls
Wildly popular political website that breaks down polls, news, blogs and election results
Taking a data nerd approach to politics and news, 538 may be the most influential and interesting content site on the Web
Research and Analysis
Analysis of women's voting behavior
Learn the status of legal battles around voting access
Committed to solving the world's problems through the power of knowledge, Pew is a force behind many intitiatives to better inform voters
Info on your representatives, including biographies, voting records, issue positions, and campaign contributions
Look up information about all contests and candidates on your ballot
Born out of the health care debate, YI issues reports and resources for young people
Leading source of information and research on young voters
Constructs studies of voter habits and turnout, and reports on the results
Stay Informed
Extensive political news website.
Got a political argument you want to settle? Wondering about the facts in the latest campaign ad? Get the free Settle It! app from PolitiFact, the Pulitzer Prize-winning fact-checking site.
News reporting and analysis for and by the millennial generation
A daily look at where technology and politics intersect
Self-described news source for the next generation, it's edited by former Washington Post journalist Ezra Klein
With signature crude graphics, The Drudge Report breaks stories and builds consensus on the right
Despite the passing of its founder Andrew Brietbart, his website remains a leading force in news from the right
Catchy, viral news stories from a left perspective
The masters of click bait, Upworthy takes progressive video content you might have missed and turns it into viral sensations
Glenn Beck's news site, with highly readable content from a conservative viewpoint
Love it or hate it, a lot of big news starts on the Huff Post
A right-leaning news site
Constrant stream of political news with an insider tone
Inside-the-beltway political news, sometimes left-leaning
A competitor to Politico, the Hill is a strong no. 2 in the political news space
Comprehensive news source for American politics
Respected progressive magazine focusing on a liberal view of U.S. politics and public policy
Conservative publication revered for quality writing embodying the spirit of its late founder William F. Buckley
Elections and political goings-on in the U.S.
Up-to-date news on U.S, and international politics
Arguably America's number one newspaper for political news
All the news, opinion and multimedia on politics that's fit to print
Live access to all congressional proceedings, and unbiased analysis of legislative issues
Student Voting
Learn the rules and consequences of registering to vote as a student
Find out where you can--and can't--use your student ID as voter ID provided by the Fair Elections Legal Network
Voter ID
Quick access to states' voter ID info
Legal updates and a handy map for figuring out your voter ID needs
Find out what, if any, ID you'll need on election day
Voter Protection
Works to protect and expand the right to vote
Advocates for tougher voting laws and exposing voter fraud
A relatively young civic rights organization focusing on voting rights, with an emphasis on people of color
Advocates for the rights of prisoners, with a focus on voting rights
Info on how voting processes and counting work by state in order to make sure that every vote gets counted
Works on an array of voting-related issues including the fight to strengthen the Voting Rights Act
Think tank working to counter the power of special interests by empowering voters and small donors
A group that works from the legal perspective to protect voting rights
Legal organization focused on racial justice with one of the best voter information resources on the Web and the toll free number 1-866-OUR-VOTE
Voter Registration
Art that inspires voting
Voting Rights
When, Where, How
Every candidate and referendum, explained.
Voter is Tinder for politics. Swipe on major political issues to find out which candidates support the same things you do, and have a track record to back it up.
Founding document of the U.S., in which the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments guarantee the right to vote
Regular news updates about voting rights
Navigate your state's laws about voting after a felony conviction
Learn the status of legal battles around voting access
Stay up-to-date on laws that affect your ability to exercise your right to vote
Works to protect and expand the right to vote
Learn where students can vote
A crowdsourced wiki for info around elections
A map of felon disenfranchisement laws across the U.S.
A map showing the different challenges facing felon voters around the U.S.
History and resources around felon disenfranchisement
Navigate your state's laws about voting after a felony conviction
Learn the rules and consequences of registering to vote as a student
Find out where you can--and can't--use your student ID as voter ID provided by the Fair Elections Legal Network
Quick access to states' voter ID info
Legal updates and a handy map for figuring out your voter ID needs
Find out what, if any, ID you'll need on election day
Voter assistance services for U.S. citizens living overseas
Absentee ballot requests and early voting info for all U.S. citizens
Info on early and absentee voting by state
Voting assistance for armed service members, their families, and American citizens living overseas
One-stop resource to request an absentee ballot and learn all the ins and outs of early and absentee voting
A crowdsourced wiki for info around elections
Find dates and deadlines along with general voting info
General voter registration deadlines
Specific voter registration deadlines, primaries and election dates
Detailed info on polling place access, hours, time off to vote, and more, from the League of Women Voters
Partners with election boards, campaign managers, user experience architects, graphic designers, and application developers to create tech to assist voters
Find out where to cast your ballot
A crowdsourced wiki for info around elections
"The Netflix of Voting" sends notifications about elections and can get you registered to vote
Info on your representatives, including biographies, voting records, issue positions, and campaign contributions
Learn more about the voting process and elections in general
Complete, interactive, easy-to-access info on your representatives and the issues you care most about
Details on election law, races and ballot measures, campaign finance, and how-tos on citizen legislative action are all here
Info about voting, working at the polls on election day, dates and deadlines, and more
Voting assistance for armed service members, their families, and American citizens living overseas
Rich source of info on when, where, and how to vote--and what to bring to the polls--from a key ally of HeadCount
One of the best voter information resources on the Web, and a toll-free phone number, from the Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights
A comprehensive voter information site from the League of Women Voters, including polling place finder, what's on your ballot, and much more
HeadCount's "#GoVote" hub for voter info of every kind