BallotReady MCP. Instantly map addresses to election data and candidates.
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BallotReady. Get nonpartisan civic data for election cycles. Your AI agent uses this server to find upcoming local, state, and federal elections for any US address.
It pulls candidate profiles, lists voting districts, and explains specific ballot measures. It’s a direct bridge to complex election data.
What your AI agents can do
Get account check
Verifies the connection status to the BallotReady API.
Get ballot measures
Retrieves specific ballot initiatives for a given election.
Get candidate
Gets the detailed profile for a named candidate.
Finds all upcoming elections (local, state, and federal) associated with a US address.
Pulls detailed profiles for specific candidates running for office.
Matches any given physical address to its specific local and state voting districts.
Accesses and explains specific ballot initiatives or referendums for upcoming elections.
Retrieves the names of people currently holding office in a specific district.
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BallotReady MCP Server: 10 Tools for Election Data
Use these tools to systematically pull election data, candidate profiles, and district boundaries from any US address.
019d7558get account check
Verifies the connection status to the BallotReady API.
019d7558get ballot measures
Retrieves specific ballot initiatives for a given election.
019d7558get candidate
Gets the detailed profile for a named candidate.
019d7558get districts by address
Determines the specific voting districts based on a physical address.
019d7558get elections by address
Finds all relevant elections associated with a specific address.
019d7558get officeholders
Retrieves the names of people currently holding office in a district.
019d7558list candidates
Lists all candidates running for a specified office.
019d7558list districts
Matches a physical address to its full set of voting districts.
019d7558list elections
Finds upcoming elections based on a specific address.
019d7558list positions
Lists specific offices that are currently up for election.
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What you can do with this MCP connector
Your AI agent uses this server to find all upcoming local, state, and federal elections linked to a US address. It pulls detailed profiles for any candidate running for office, maps an address to its specific voting districts, and explains specific ballot measures. This server is a direct bridge to complex, nonpartisan election data.
list_elections finds all upcoming elections for a given US address. list_districts matches a physical address to its complete set of voting districts. get_districts_by_address determines the specific voting districts using a physical address. get_officeholders retrieves the names of people currently holding office in a district. list_positions lists specific offices that are up for election. list_candidates lists every candidate running for a specified office. get_candidate pulls the detailed profile for a named candidate. get_ballot_measures retrieves and explains specific ballot initiatives for an election. get_elections_by_address finds all relevant elections associated with a specific address.
You'll also use get_account_check to verify the connection status to the BallotReady API.
How BallotReady MCP Works
- 1 Subscribe to the BallotReady server and input your API Key.
- 2 Your AI client sends a request with an address or election type.
- 3 The agent executes the necessary tools (e.g.,
list_districts,get_elections_by_address) to gather and structure the civic data.
The bottom line is, your agent talks to a unified source of election data instead of navigating multiple government websites.
Who Is BallotReady MCP For?
Civic organizations and political researchers need this. It stops them from wasting time manually cross-referencing election schedules, candidate backgrounds, and local district maps. If you're in media or non-profit work, this lets you build tools that actually talk to the democratic process.
Audits candidate backgrounds and tracks election schedules across multiple jurisdictions quickly.
Automates voter information retrieval and outreach campaigns using natural language prompts.
Builds AI-driven tools to help communities understand their local ballots and civic duties.
Retrieves accurate, nonpartisan election data for reporting and fact-checking.
What Changes When You Connect
- Know who runs for office and why. Use
get_candidateandlist_candidatesto pull detailed bios and platforms for any candidate, saving hours of manual research. - Pinpoint local representation immediately.
list_districtsmaps any address to its exact voting districts, so you know who's responsible for that zip code. - Track election cycles automatically.
list_electionsandget_elections_by_addressfind all upcoming local, state, and federal elections from a single address lookup. - Understand the ballot. Use
get_ballot_measuresto get plain-English explanations of complex referendums without reading government legal text. - Verify local government.
get_officeholderslets you list the current officeholders for any district, keeping your records accurate and up-to-date.
Real-World Use Cases
Need to build a local outreach tool.
A civic group needs to write an email about voting in a new area. Instead of manually finding the address's districts and then searching for elections, they use the agent. The agent first calls list_districts and then list_elections to define the scope. Finally, it uses list_candidates to pull the names, allowing the group to draft targeted, accurate outreach material.
Fact-checking a political report.
A journalist receives a claim about an election date. They ask the agent to check the address. The agent runs get_elections_by_address, which immediately returns the correct election dates and types. The journalist can then use get_ballot_measures to quickly verify the details of any specific local vote mentioned.
Auditing a client's representative.
A corporate lobbyist needs to know who currently represents a client's office. They ask the agent, and it calls get_districts_by_address first. Then, it uses get_officeholders to list the current people in charge, giving the lobbyist an instant, verifiable list of key contacts.
Comparing candidate platforms.
A researcher wants to compare candidates running for the State Senate. They use the agent to run list_positions to confirm the office. Then, they use list_candidates to get the names, and finally get_candidate on each one to pull and compare their detailed platforms and backgrounds.
The Tradeoffs
Searching by assumption
The user assumes they know the election date and tries to call a tool that requires an address, or vice versa. They end up running disconnected calls that don't provide a full picture.
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Start by defining the location using list_districts or list_elections. Once you have the address context, run get_elections_by_address to anchor the full scope of the cycle before pulling candidates or measures.
Ignoring district boundaries
A team pulls candidate lists from a single major city center but misses candidates running in adjacent, less-trafficked voting districts because they only used a general search.
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Always use list_districts first. This ensures you cover all relevant voting districts for the location, giving you a complete picture of local political activity.
Over-reliance on single endpoints
A user runs list_candidates and gets a list of names, but doesn't know which office they are actually running for or if the office is even up for election.
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Check the scope first. Use list_positions to verify the office is open, and then use list_candidates to get the roster. This confirms the data is relevant to the current cycle.
When It Fits, When It Doesn't
Use this if you need a full, traceable picture of local political activity. Specifically, if you need to tie a physical address to election dates, candidates, and current officeholders, this is your tool. Don't use it if you only need general knowledge—for instance, if you just need to know the name of a specific politician who retired last year, that's simple data retrieval. If you only need a list of candidates for a known district, you can use list_candidates directly. But for any scenario where location, time, and roles must align, start with list_districts and list_elections to define the boundaries.
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Available Capabilities
Manually mapping a single address to its election data is a nightmare.
Today, finding out what's going on in a specific area is a pain. You start with an address, then you have to hop between election boards, district maps, and local government websites. You cross-reference zip codes, find the correct election cycle, and then you start digging for candidates or ballot measures. It takes hours, and you always risk pulling outdated info.
With BallotReady, your agent handles the whole process. You just give it the address. It runs `get_elections_by_address` to find the cycles, then uses `list_districts` to define the boundaries. The whole process happens in a single chat turn. You get the complete, verified election scope, ready to use.
BallotReady MCP Server. Get election data in chat.
Manual checks for candidate data and officeholders are slow. You have to run separate queries for the district, then for the positions, and then for the people. Each step adds friction, and you're always missing a link.
The agent connects all these points. You can use `get_officeholders` to list current officeholders, and then use `get_candidate` for background checks, all within the same flow. It's one reliable conversation, not a dozen API calls.
Common Questions About BallotReady MCP
How do I find all elections coming up for 123 Main St, Chicago, IL using get_elections_by_address? +
Use get_elections_by_address with the specific address. This tool returns a list of all upcoming election types and dates (e.g., General Election, Municipal Special Election). You can then use get_ballot_measures if you want details on any specific vote.
What is the best way to compare candidates using list_candidates and get_candidate? +
First, run list_positions to see which offices are open. Then, use list_candidates to get the full roster of names. Finally, call get_candidate for each name to pull their full bio and platform for comparison.
Can I find out who currently holds office in a specific district using get_officeholders? +
Yes, the get_officeholders tool retrieves the names of current officeholders. You must first use list_districts to get the specific district ID that covers your area.
Does BallotReady help me find election districts by address? +
Yes, use get_districts_by_address. This tool matches any address to its specific voting districts, giving you the exact boundaries for local representation.
How do I use get_districts_by_address to map an address to its specific voting districts? +
The get_districts_by_address tool maps any address to its specific voting districts. Simply provide the full street address, and the tool returns the relevant district identifiers and boundaries.
What is the difference between list_elections and get_elections_by_address? +
Use get_elections_by_address to find upcoming elections tied to a specific physical address. The list_elections tool finds all general upcoming elections without requiring an address.
How do I get detailed information on a specific candidate using get_candidate? +
You pass the candidate's unique ID to get_candidate. This returns a comprehensive profile, including their stated positions, biographical details, and party affiliation.
Can I use get_ballot_measures to explain a specific referendum for an election? +
Yes, get_ballot_measures retrieves and explains specific ballot measures. You just need to provide the election identifier and the specific measure ID.
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.
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