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Ballotpedia: About
Who we are
- See also: Why neutrality?
Ballotpedia is the digital encyclopedia of American politics and elections. Our 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; here's why.
As a nonprofit, our mission is to educate. We're here for you when:
- You're considering a run for office.
- You're making decisions about how you'll vote in an election.
- You need the latest political news and analysis from a reliable, nonpartisan source.
Ballotpedia's articles are 100 percent written by our professional staff of more than 50 writers and researchers. Although we have an office in Middleton, Wisconsin, the majority of our staff work from home offices across the United States. Geoff Pallay serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Ballotpedia. See a full list of Ballotpedia's employees.
What we do
- See also: Scope of Ballotpedia, Ballotpedia Email Updates
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 276,000 encyclopedic articles and offers daily, weekly, and monthly email newsletters on a variety of specialized topics. See the full scope of what we cover.
Sponsorship
Ballotpedia is sponsored by the Lucy Burns Institute, a nonpartisan and nonprofit organization headquartered in Middleton, Wisconsin. The mission of the Lucy Burns Institute is to empower its audience to engage in democracy by delivering exceptionally high quality information. The Lucy Burns Institute is funded entirely by private contributions and does not receive government funding.
History and impact
Since Ballotpedia's founding in 2007, we’ve received over 1.1 billion page views. Our work has been referenced in more 14,000 media outlets, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Politico. Learn more on our page about what people are saying.
Frequently asked questions
How is content created on Ballotpedia?
Ballotpedia is written by our team of professional researchers, writers, and elections analysts.
Does Ballotpedia have a political point of view?
No. Ballotpedia is nonprofit and nonpartisan. We are not affiliated with any political campaign or advocacy group. Our goal is for Ballotpedia to be objective and nonpartisan. We think voters deserve to see the facts so they can make their own decisions. We are firmly committed to neutrality; here's why.
Can I trust your content?
All Ballotpedia content must be neutral, accurate, and verifiable. If you notice any errors, please bring them to our attention.
How can I schedule an interview with a Ballotpedia staffer, or learn more about your work?
If you have any questions about our work or would like to speak to one of our writers, please email media@ballotpedia.org.
I'm a candidate or campaign staffer. How can I submit information to Ballotpedia?
You may use our biographical submission form to submit a photo or biography or participate in Candidate Connection, our candidate survey project.
How can I contribute to Ballotpedia?
We'd love you to consider making a tax-deductible contribution! Or learn about other ways you can help.
What areas of politics does Ballotpedia cover?
Our content projects currently include:
- Elections
- Federal affairs
- Federal judiciary
- U.S. Congress
- State executive officials
- State legislatures
- State courts
- Ballot measures
- School boards
- Municipal government
- Courts and judges by county
- Candidate ballot access
- Redistricting
- Recall elections
- Laws governing direct democracy
- State constitutions
- People and organizations that influence the political process
- History of initiative and referendum
- Public policy
- Influencers
- Fact checking
Read more about our scope here.
How can I apply for a job with Ballotpedia?
Ballotpedia is always looking for talent! Apply for one of our open positions to be considered. We also have an internship program.
Community
There are many ways you can engage with Ballotpedia and your community. Are you looking to turn your knowledge into action? Here's how.
Connect with us!
- Follow Ballotpedia on Twitter and Facebook.
- Join the Ballotpedia Book Club.
- Join the Ballotpedia Society.
- Get in touch.
