Methodology

How we collect, verify, and present election information.

Poll Aggregation

Which Polls We Include

We include polls from major polling organizations with established track records:

• Major national news organizations (CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox News)
• University-based polling centers
• Nonpartisan research organizations (Pew, Marist, Quinnipiac)
• Reputable state and regional pollsters

Which Polls We Exclude

We exclude:

• Partisan polls (conducted by campaigns or party organizations)
• Polls with unclear or biased methodology
• Opt-in online polls without proper weighting
• Polls older than 30 days before the election

How We Calculate Averages

Our polling averages are calculated using a recency-weighted average:

• More recent polls receive higher weight
• Polls from the last 7 days are weighted 100%
• Polls 8-14 days old are weighted 75%
• Polls 15-30 days old are weighted 50%
• We include a minimum of 3 polls per race when available

Ballot Measure Text

Official Sources

We source ballot measure text from official state election websites and Secretary of State offices. When official text is not yet available, we note that clearly.

AI Translation

Our AI system reads the official ballot language and generates:

• A plain-English summary of what the measure does
• Clear explanations of what a Yes vote means
• Clear explanations of what a No vote means
• Key impacts and changes the measure would make

All AI-generated explanations are reviewed by human editors for accuracy and neutrality.

Candidate Information

We collect candidate information from:

• Official campaign websites
• Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings
• State Secretary of State candidate statements
• Nonpartisan voter guides (League of Women Voters, Ballotpedia)

We do not summarize or interpret candidate positions. We link to primary sources so voters can read candidate positions in their own words.

Data Updates

• Polling data: Updated daily when new polls are published
• Ballot measures: Updated when official text is published or amended
• Candidate information: Verified monthly and after major campaign announcements
• Registration deadlines: Verified quarterly and cross-checked 30 days before deadlines

Corrections Policy

If we make an error, we correct it as soon as we're aware of it and note the correction clearly. If you notice incorrect information, please contact us with the specific error and source for the correct information.

Questions About Our Methodology?

We're committed to transparency. If you have questions about how we source or present information, please reach out.