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How to use the sample ballot tool
From Ballotpedia
How to use the Sample Ballot Lookup Tool
Ballotpedia's Sample Ballot Lookup Tool lets you see who and what is going to be on your ballot in the next election. Here's how to use it:
- First, enter your address to get a list of upcoming election dates.
- If there are multiple election dates, select the date that you would like more information about.
- Decide how detailed you'd like the information presented to be. Your options are Concise or Detailed.
- Hit the green 'Go' button to view your sample ballot.
- Scroll up and down to view the offices and measures on your ballot.
- Select an office to see the candidates, or a ballot measure to see arguments for and against.
- Select the star next to a candidate, or the “yes” or “no” on a ballot measure screen, to save an option as a favorite.
- Tap the menu in the upper right to change your address, take notes, or print your sample ballot.
- An FAQ is accessible through the menu, where you can get more information on using the tool, term definitions and topic explainers.
This sample ballot is a window to the wonderful and vast Ballotpedia encyclopedia. You can use it to help you make informed, confident decisions when you vote.
Ballotpedia currently covers municipal and county elections for the 100 largest cities in the US, plus state capitols. If you live elsewhere and would like to research your local elections, you can look at some of our tips here.
