RESEARCH

Candidate, Party, and Political Action Committee Information Sites

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Ballotpedia
Category:
Election Information & Non-Partisan Analysis
Description:
Ballotpedia is the closest thing to a digital encyclopedia of American politics and elections we can find. They are a nonprofit, with a stated mission to educate. They’re 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.
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Federal Election Commission Campaign Finance Reporting for Federal Elected Officials (Candidates & Contributors)
Category:
Campaign Finance Data
Description:
See how candidates and committees raise and spend money in federal elections. This financial data helps voters make informed decisions.
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Find Your Ohio House of Representatives Member
Category:
Government Website
Description:
Where to go to search who represents you in the Ohio House of Representatives, as well as find other information on the Ohio House.
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Find the Ohio Senate Member Who Represents You
Category:
Government Website
Description:
Where to go to search who represents you in the Ohio Senate, as well as find other information on the Ohio House.
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Find the US House of Representatives Member Representing You in Washington, DC & Learn How to Contact Them
Category:
Government Website
Description:
The United States House of Representatives, usually referred to as the House, is the lower house of the United States Congress, with the Senate being the upper house. Together they compose the national bicameral legislature of the United States.
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Find the US Senators Representing You in Washington, DC & Learn How to Contact Them
Category:
Government Website
Description:
The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the United States Congress, with the House of Representatives being the lower chamber. Together they compose the national bicameral legislature of the United States. The composition and powers of the Senate are established by Article One of the United States Constitution.
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GovTrack
Category:
Congressional Voting Records & Legislation
Description:
Launched in 2004, GovTrack helps everyone learn about and track the activities of the United States Congress. You can see what legislation has been sponsored by who, whether it was enacted, or what eventually happened with it. You can determine if a member of Congress is taking up valuable space, or having an impact.
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Ohio Campaign Finance Reporting at Ohio Secretary of State Website (Candidates & Contributors)
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Description:
Search & download campaign finance reports for Ohio's elected officials.
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OpenSecrets.org
Category:
Campaign Contributions & Lobbying Data
Description:
OpenSecrets.org is a comprehensive resource for federal campaign contributions, lobbying data, and analysis. The website is published by the nonpartisan, independent, and nonprofit, the Center for Responsive Politics, a research group tracking money in U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy.
Site:
Vote Smart
Category:
Candidate Information
Description:
Vote Smart’s mission is to provide free, factual, unbiased information on candidates and elected officials to ALL Americans. This includes Voting Records, Biographical & Contact Information, Issue Positions (Political Courage Test), Interest Group Ratings, Public Statements, Campaign Finances, and more.