# BallotReady MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > BallotReady lets your AI agent pull nonpartisan election data, candidate profiles, and district maps from a single source. It turns complex civic data into plain conversation, letting you find upcoming elections and ballot measures based on any US address. It's the bridge between your agent and the democratic process, replacing manual government site searches with direct access. ## Overview - **Category:** productivity - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cIZlsl7VFaYreLU3KJOVKmMhr83ZAoSfERCBdRHr/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** civic-engagement, voter-information, election-data, candidate-profiles, nonpartisan ## Description Navigating the mess of local and state elections usually feels like a scavenger hunt. You have to open dozens of tabs, navigate clunky government websites, and copy-paste candidate bios into a spreadsheet just to see who is running for office. It's slow, prone to errors, and honestly a waste of your time. BallotReady changes that by giving your AI agent a direct line to verified, nonpartisan civic data. Instead of hunting for who is running for office or what a specific ballot measure actually means, you can just ask your agent to do the heavy lifting for you. It pulls candidate bios, identifies voting districts for any address, and lists current officeholders without you having to click through a single government portal. Whether you are building a voter outreach tool or just trying to understand your own local ballot, this Connector makes the data accessible in real time. You can get this set up quickly through the Vinkius catalog, giving your agent the context it needs to be a reliable source for civic engagement. It's about moving from manual data entry to actual information gathering. By letting your agent handle the data retrieval, you can focus on the actual work of community organizing or reporting. You get clear, nonpartisan information delivered exactly where you are already working. ## Tools ### get_account_check Verify your BallotReady connection. This ensures your API key is active and the data flow is working correctly. ### get_officeholders Retrieve current officeholders for districts. Use this to see who currently holds power in a specific area. ### get_districts_by_address Get districts by address. This is a convenience tool to quickly map a physical location to its voting zones. ### get_elections_by_address Get elections by address. This quickly identifies all upcoming elections for a specific residential or commercial site. ### list_candidates List candidates running for office. This provides a full roster of people on the ballot for a specific seat. ### list_districts Match an address to specific voting districts. This tool helps you identify local representation for any location. ### list_elections Find upcoming elections based on a specific address. This is the primary way to see what's happening on the ballot nearby. ### get_ballot_measures Retrieve ballot measures for a specific election. Use this to see what specific votes are on the upcoming ballot. ### list_positions List specific offices up for election. This helps you see exactly which seats are being contested in a district. ### get_candidate Get a detailed profile for a specific candidate. This provides bios and platform details in one request. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What's on the ballot in Miami-Dade County for the next election? ``` **Response:** ``` I've found the following upcoming elections for Miami-Dade County: * **General Election** (November 5, 2024) * **Special Municipal Election** (March 12, 2025) **Ballot Measures include:** 1. **Proposition A:** Funding for local park improvements. 2. **Proposition B:** Expansion of public transit lanes. Would you like to see the candidate profiles for these elections? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Who is running for State House in Austin, TX? ``` **Response:** ``` Here are the candidates running for State House in the Austin area: | Candidate Name | Party | Key Platform Points | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Jane Doe** | Independent | Education reform, infrastructure | | **John Smith** | Republican | Tax cuts, deregulation | | **Maria Garcia** | Democrat | Healthcare expansion, green energy | I can pull a full bio for any of these candidates if you'd like. ``` **Prompt:** ``` What voting districts cover 1600 Pennsylvania Ave? ``` **Response:** ``` That address is covered by the following voting districts: * **DC At-Large Congressional District** * **DC Council Ward 2** I can also list the current officeholders for these districts if that would be helpful for your research. ``` ## Capabilities ### Find elections by address Get a list of all upcoming local, state, and federal elections for any specific US location. ### Pull candidate bios Retrieve detailed profiles and platforms for candidates running for office in your area. ### Map voting districts Instantly identify the specific voting districts that cover a home or business address. ### Explain ballot measures Get clear information on specific referendums and ballot measures for upcoming votes. ### Audit current officeholders Look up the people currently holding office in specific districts to keep records current. ## Use Cases ### Fact-checking a local election A journalist asks their agent to find all candidates running for State Senate in a specific county to verify a news story. The agent uses list_candidates to provide a full roster. ### Explaining local ballots to seniors A non-profit worker asks their agent to explain the upcoming ballot measures for a specific zip code. The agent uses get_ballot_measures to summarize the local referendums. ### Mapping a door-knocking route A campaign team needs to know which voting districts cover a specific neighborhood. The agent uses list_districts to map out the area for the team. ### Researching current representation A researcher wants to know who currently holds office in a specific district. The agent uses get_officeholders to provide an immediate list of current leaders. ## Benefits - Stop manual scraping by using get_elections_by_address to pull data instantly instead of visiting state websites. - Ensure outreach hits the right zones by using list_districts to accurately map physical locations to voting districts. - Provide complete information to your audience by pulling full candidate bios with the get_candidate tool. - Simplify complex local laws by using get_ballot_measures to explain referendums in plain language. - Maintain accurate records by using get_officeholders to see who currently holds power in any given district. ## How It Works The bottom line is that it turns complex government data into a searchable, conversational knowledge base for your agent. 1. Subscribe to the BallotReady MCP through the Vinkius marketplace. 2. Input your BallotReady API Key into your client configuration. 3. Ask your agent to find election dates, candidate profiles, or district maps for any US address. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can BallotReady MCP find elections for any US address?** Yes, it can identify upcoming local, state, and federal elections based on any specific physical address in the United States. **Does BallotReady MCP provide nonpartisan candidate info?** It provides nonpartisan profiles for candidates running for office, including their bios and key platform positions. **Can I use BallotReady MCP to see current officeholders?** Yes, you can use it to retrieve a list of the people currently holding office for specific voting districts. **How does BallotReady MCP help with ballot measures?** It allows your agent to pull and explain specific ballot measures and referendums for upcoming elections directly in your chat. **Is BallotReady MCP good for political research?** It is ideal for researchers who need to audit candidate backgrounds, election schedules, and district mappings across different jurisdictions quickly. **Can BallotReady MCP identify voting districts?** Yes, it can match a specific address to its corresponding voting districts so you know exactly how a location is represented. **Can I search for elections using just a city name?** For the highest accuracy, BallotReady tools like `list_elections` require a specific physical address (Street, City, State, ZIP). This ensures the agent returns the exact ballot measures and candidates for that specific location. **Does this integration provide information for international elections?** Currently, BallotReady focuses exclusively on comprehensive civic data within the United States, including local, state, and federal contests. **Can the agent tell me who my current representatives are?** Yes. Use the `get_officeholders` tool by providing a district ID (retrieved via `list_districts` for an address) to see a list of current leaders representing that area.