Know who you're voting for. All the way down the ballot.
Seven questions, about three minutes. You leave with every race, your closest match, and the reasons, on one page.
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Your ballot · Tuesday, Nov 3
Here's what's on your ballot Nov 3.
Early voting runs at least Oct. 24 through Nov. 1; sites and hours vary by city. Mail ballots are already out. Request one by 5 p.m. Oct. 30, and it must reach your clerk by 8 p.m. on Nov. 3.
Quick context · optional
A little about you.
Tap what fits. It helps us weigh what matters to you. Skip anything you like.
What's your situation?
Kids in school?
How do you usually think of yourself?
We use this for one thing: showing you where your answers agree with that label and where they don't.
How long have you lived here?
Where you stand · 1 of 7
Trade-offs · 1 of 3
Which matters more to you?
Three quick picks so we can weigh your answers.
About you
Here's how we read you.
Check this against the races you already have a view on. If it's off, tell us.
Go deeper · 1 of 8
Eight more questions.
Each one decides something specific on this ballot. Tap "What does this mean?" if a question is unclear.
Who you sound like
Your answers, next to nine political traditions.
Short sketches of real political movements, scored on the laws each one passed. A way to understand yourself, not a label.
Your results · Nov 3
Your matches, race by race.
Tap "Why" on any race for the reasons and sources.
Your ballot · Tuesday, Nov 3
Your ballot, based on your answers.
This is a summary of your own answers, not a recommendation. General information, not advice. Lowdown Ballot does not endorse candidates and is not affiliated with any candidate, party, or government agency.
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