Stop Voting Blind
Know who you're voting for—without spending hours researching.
Find your local candidates' positions, voting records, and what they really stand for. All in one place, in minutes.
Why This Exists
I missed a local election once. Not because I didn't care—but because figuring out who was running for school board, city council, and county positions felt like a part-time job.
I spent hours clicking through outdated websites, hunting for voting records, and trying to understand what candidates actually believed. By the time I felt informed enough, the election had passed.
That year, decisions were made about my kid's school, my neighborhood's budget, and policies that directly affected my family—and I had no say in it.
Never again.
This tool exists so you never have that moment. Democracy shouldn't require a research degree. You deserve to know who you're voting for without sacrificing your evenings and weekends.
- Built by voters who got tired of voting blind
How to Use WhoIsRunning.org
1. Search by Name
Type a candidate's name in the search bar above to get instant information about their campaign and positions.
2. Filter by Location
Use the location filters below to find politicians running in your state, city, or county.
3. Explore Trending
Check out trending candidates making headlines and recent election winners in the sections below.
4. View Details
Click any candidate card to see detailed information including quotes, voting records, and resources.
See How It Works
Click any of these examples to see the depth of information we provide on each candidate:
These examples show what you'll get for every candidate in our database
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See How Local Policies Affect You
Our Impact Calculator helps you understand how your elected officials' decisions affect your daily life.
How it works: Answer 5 questions about your household, and we'll show you:
- How property tax rates affect your budget
- Which education policies impact your family
- How healthcare legislation changes your costs
- Transportation infrastructure investments in your area
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Your Vote Matters. Now You'll Know Why.
Local elections shape your schools, taxes, public safety, and neighborhood. You shouldn't need a PhD in political science to make informed choices.
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