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Get Ready for Election Day with Vote Smart!

Vote Smart has helped over 12 million people across the country find the information they needed to vote responsibly — and we're aiming to reach even more this year!

If you are preparing to head to the polls, use the tools found at VoteSmart.org to Vote Smart!

Have a question? Call 1-888-VOTE-SMART (1-888-868-3762) to speak to one of our research associates.

Tools to Utilize

iSpy

Search for all the candidates on your ballot using iSpy, our innovative search engine. Just type in your candidate's name or your address!

Political Galaxy

Take a ride through the universe of facts on any politician with Political Galaxy! Just select any issue and instantly arrive at every fact related to that person on that issue.

What's on the Ballot?

Special & State Legislative Elections

There's more than just the president and congressional representatives on the ballot this year. Click here to see the full lists of state legislature, statewide, and other candidates running for office around the country.

Ballot Measures

For a full list of ballot measures up for public vote this year, click here, where you can filter by your state.

State Judicial Candidates

To find the judicial candidates running in your state, click here.

Review the Presidential Candidates on the Ballot

Compare the major party nominees side-by-side using VoteEasy! Answer questions on about a dozen topics to see how your views align with each candidate's.

Looking Ahead

MyVoteSmart

If you're interested in keeping up with your representatives year-round, sign up for a MyVoteSmart account! With an account, you'll receive updates on candidates that you choose to track, whether it's a vote they cast or a statement they make.

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Vote Smart is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that provides accurate information about candidates, elected officials, and key pieces of legislation. By providing information in an easy and accessible manner, Vote Smart believes that citizens can better defend themselves from the questionable rhetoric and misrepresentation that characterizes present-day political campaigns.