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Ballotpedia

The encyclopedia of American politics

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Since 2007
8383 Greenway Blvd, Middleton, Wisconsin, USA

Ballotpedia's goal is to inform people about politics by providing accurate and objective information about politics at all levels of government. We are firmly committed to neutrality in our content. As a nonprofit, our mission is to educate. We are here for you when: You are considering running for office. You are making decisions about how to vote in an election. You need the latest political news and analysis from a reliable, nonpartisan source. Ballotpedia connects people with politics by changing the way they access the information they need to be informed about federal, state, and local politics. Our content includes neutral, accurate, and verifiable information on government officials and the offices they hold, political issues and public policy, elections, candidates, and the influencers of politics. Ballotpedia currently has over 294,000 encyclopedic articles and offers daily, weekly, and monthly email newsletters on a variety of specialized topics. Election information includes: Voter ID requirements State election websites Early voting dates Voter registration requirements Voter registration deadlines Same-day registration States that require employers to grant employees time off to vote Election results certification dates Recount laws and procedures Absentee/mail-in voting Absentee/mail-in voting overview Eligibility Request deadlines Request requirements Return deadlines Signature and witness requirements When can states begin processing and counting ballots

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Ballotpedia currently has over 294,000 encyclopedic articles (Source) โ€” 2018-10

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Project type
Resource
Founded
2007
Language(s)
English
Added
2021-06-22
Last modified
2026-06-11T17:14:48.000Z

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Ballotpedia currently has over 294,000 encyclopedic articles

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