Unlock Political Insights with Vote Smart Civic Knowledge API.
Access comprehensive data directly from the source, empowering your research and applications with 32 years of extensively researched, reliable, political information.
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Features Overview
Unlock unparalleled access to a vast and comprehensive repository of political data, seamlessly integrating it into your platforms in real-time to power informed decisions and enhance user engagement.
Vote Smart provides detailed candidate biographies, voting records, ballot measures, zip to district match, interest group ratings, interest group endorsement data (add-on) and public statements (add-on), ensuring users have access to comprehensive, reliable information on political figures.
Our API is designed for ease of use, providing fast, reliable access to comprehensive data on candidates, elected officials, and key issues. With minimal setup and straightforward documentation, developers can quickly integrate political information into their applications. Whether you're building a website, an app, or a research tool, the Vote Smart API delivers the data you need with efficiency and simplicity.
Our data is constantly updated, ensuring you receive the most current information available.
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"National Journal relies on Vote Smart's API to provide our audience with comprehensive data about elections and candidates. Vote Smart has been a valuable partner for many years and we're glad to support their mission."
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API Documentation
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