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What's New
GOP field narrowing, but are candidates really gone?
The South Carolina Republican Presidential Preference Primary is scheduled for Saturday, January, 21st and while in most of our minds there are only four candidates still vying for the GOP nomination, one look at the ballot will tell a slightly different story. More
Where it all began
It was unclear what might be done to ensure that citizens had at least one independent source to easily acquire accurate information, but what we eventually decided upon remains the heart of Project Vote Smart today.
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Oregon major party candidates lacking political courage
We released the 2012 Political Courage Test results today for Oregon's special election showing neither major party congressional candidate running for the state's 1st Congressional District seat was willing to answer even the most basic issue-related questions addressed inside the Test. More
How Can You Help
"As Americans, we have the unique privilege to participate in our government at almost any capacity. Working at Vote Smart not only allows me to participate to the political process, but I also get to help others become more informed and contribute too."
Rachel Hartman, Staff since 2011
"This is the only organization I've come across providing the American people with an opportunity to look beyond the veil that too often blurs what is actually going on within government."
Scott Kulzer, Intern
Student from the University of Minnesota – Duluth
"I decided to intern with Project Vote Smart because the organization is working to counter the current challenges facing our democratic system. Their ambitious database for voters aims to make politicians more responsive to constituents, and the political process more transparent."
Ali Saadi, Intern
Recent graduate of the University of California – Irvine
"I contribute to Project Vote Smart because it is the one place that I can get meticulously researched, factual information on American politics and politicians. It is neither conservative, nor liberal, but uniquely American."
Ruth Kranovich, Member since 1992