How to Use the AP Elections API MCP in Claude

Get real-time voting numbers and candidate lists directly inside Claude Desktop without leaving your chat window.

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Connect AP Elections API MCP to Claude Desktop

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Setup AP Elections API with Claude Desktop

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Pull live election data into Claude Desktop

Using `get_election_results` lets your chat client connect directly to real-time voting data. Your agent runs this query to fetch state-by-state numbers for any active voting date. You don't have to scrape news sites or reload dashboards because the raw figures land right in your chat. If you need to verify if the connection is active, the agent uses `check_api_status` first. This prevents silent failures and lets you know the pipeline is clear before you start running deep queries.

Audit specific contests with deep-dive tools

Executing `get_race_details` lets you zoom in on contested districts directly inside Claude Desktop. You get granular breakdowns of vote counts, percentages, and declared winners without parsing messy files yourself. The tool feeds raw JSON straight to your chat window. Your agent then translates those numbers into clean summaries, tables, or bullet points on command.

Map out entire candidate fields in seconds

Running `list_election_candidates` gives your agent a complete roster of everyone on the ballot for a given date. This stops you from guessing who ran where or relying on outdated training data. This MCP Server handles the API authentication in the background through the Vinkius platform. Expect clean, structured lists of names, party affiliations, and race IDs instantly.

Setup guide

Set up AP Elections API MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The AP Elections API MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the AP Elections API MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under ap-elections-api-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ap-elections-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about AP Elections API MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your developer config file from the Claude Desktop settings menu. Add the Vinkius server details under the mcpServers key, save the file, and restart the app. The tool hammer icon will appear in your chat interface immediately.

Yes, you can ask your agent to run the status tool. It executes `check_api_status` to confirm the connection is active before you run heavy queries. This saves you from troubleshooting connection issues blindly.

You can connect it to the browser-based Claude web app using the Custom Connectors settings. Just paste your Vinkius remote MCP server URL and authenticate. This gives you the same tool access on any device without installing local files.

Ask your agent to list candidates for your target date. The agent calls `list_election_candidates` with the date formatted as YYYY-MM-DD. You will get the full roster of names and associated races back in seconds.

Vinkius runs the server in an isolated sandbox that never stores your query parameters. Only public election results, candidate listings, and race details pass through the pipeline. Your API tokens remain encrypted and are never exposed to the LLM or third parties.

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