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Understand What's on Your Ballot Before You Vote

My Ballot Companion breaks down complex ballot measures into clear, neutral explanations so you can quickly understand what's on your ballot.

How It Works

Understanding Your Ballot Is Easier Than You Think

My Ballot Companion helps you quickly find, explore, and understand the information that matters most on your ballot. No legal jargon. No political persuasion. Just clear, neutral explanations designed for voters.

  1. Voter searching for ballot information by address on a laptop, labeled with Nearby Election, Search, Location, and Map/GPS
    Step 1

    Enter Your Address

    Find the ballot information and upcoming elections relevant to your location.

  2. Voter reviewing election topics and priorities on a laptop, labeled with Topics, Calendar, Priorities, and Checklist
    Step 2

    Select Your Election and Priorities

    Choose an election and focus on the ballot topics that matter most to you.

  3. Voter reading a clear ballot explanation on a tablet, labeled with Learning, Bite, Snack, and Summary
    Step 3

    Understand Your Ballot

    Explore clear, neutral explanations through Bite, Snack, and Meal summaries.

Bite/Snack/Meal

Choose the Level of Detail That's Right for You

Not every voter needs the same amount of information. Whether you're looking for a quick overview or a deeper understanding.

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Quick Summary

Get essential ballot measure facts in seconds with a clear, concise, voter-friendly summary for informed voters.

Our Commitment to Neutrality

Information to Help You
Understand, Not Influence

My Ballot Companion helps voters understand ballot information through clear, nonpartisan explanations. We do not tell people how to vote, support political viewpoints, or advocate for specific outcomes.

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  • Neutral & Nonpartisan

    Information is presented to inform, not persuade.

  • Easy to Understand

    Complex ballot language is explained in plain English.

  • Your Vote, Your Choice

    We provide context and explanations while every voting decision remains yours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about My Ballot Companion, how it works, and our commitment to providing neutral ballot information.

My Ballot Companion is a nonpartisan civic-education tool that helps everyday voters understand what's on their ballot. We turn complicated ballot information into clear, plain-language explanations and help you understand why an item may matter based on the priorities and concerns you choose to share with us. We don't tell you how to vote.

Ready to Explore Your Ballot?

Simple explanations. Neutral information. Your ballot, explained.

Find ballot information relevant to your location and explore clear, neutral explanations designed to help you better understand what's on your ballot.

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