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About Our Biographical Data

Project Vote Smart compiles biographical details and contact information for over 40,000 candidates and elected officials. We make every effort to provide these details for everyone who runs for President, Congress, Governor, and State Legislature in every state. In order to bring you a complete resume of those you have elected and those who are seeking your vote, we provide access to:

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Biographical Data Collection Process

Every candidate for office is sent a copy of our biographical form when they are sent the Political Courage Test . Additional data is collected from the candidate or elected official's website. Please call our Voter's Research Hotline at 1-888-VOTE-SMART (1-888-868-3762) for more information.

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