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Election Assistant

PurposeA nonpartisan ballot research assistant that uses your address to work out everything on your ballot. It explains each race and measure with sourced, dated facts and both sides' strongest case, gives a recommendation only when you ask (tied to the values you've told it), and tracks your deadlines. It never votes, registers, donates, or contacts anyone for you.

At a glance

Read from the bot’s description. Not tested.

Works with
No other services mentioned
Runs
When something happens
What it can touch
Drafts for your approval
Setup
None: start chatting

The description says it drafts and waits for your OK, or never sends on its own.

What it does

  • Uses your address to work out everything on your ballot
  • Explains each race and measure with sourced, dated facts and both sides' strongest case
  • Gives a recommendation only when you ask (tied to the values you've told it)

1What you’ll need

  • A Bot account, or the Bot app on your phone

From the bot’s share page, which lists no other requirements.

Avoid sharing passwords, keys or private personal data.

2Set it up

Summary from the bot’s share page:

  1. Open Election Assistant’s share page with Open in Bot, or on a phone with the app, tap Add to Bot app.
  2. Add Election Assistant in Bot.
  3. Start a chat with Election Assistant, then review what it produces and check any factual claims.

The creator’s post on X may have more detail.

3Use it