BallotReady MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add BallotReady as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add ballotready --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About BallotReady MCP Server
Empower your AI agent to navigate the complex landscape of civic engagement with BallotReady, the leading platform for nonpartisan election information. By connecting BallotReady to your agent, you transform dense voter data into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly identify upcoming local, state, and national elections based on a specific address, retrieve detailed candidate profiles, audit voting districts, and even explain ballot measures without you ever searching through government portals. Whether you're building a voter outreach tool or a civic dashboard, your agent acts as a direct, reliable bridge to the democratic process.
Claude Code registers BallotReady as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where BallotReady data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Election Discovery — Find all upcoming elections (local, state, and federal) based on any physical address in the United States.
- Candidate Profiling — Retrieve comprehensive profiles for candidates running for office, including their positions and bios.
- District Mapping — Instantly match any address to its specific voting districts to understand local representation.
- Ballot Insights — Access and explain specific ballot measures and referendums for upcoming elections directly from chat.
- Officeholder Auditing — List current officeholders for specific districts to maintain an accurate view of elected leadership.
The BallotReady MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect BallotReady to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the BallotReady MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using BallotReady
Ask Claude: "Using BallotReady, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the BallotReady MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with BallotReady through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using BallotReady tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
BallotReady + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the BallotReady MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed BallotReady tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query BallotReady nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe BallotReady outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query BallotReady status endpoints and alert on anomalies
BallotReady MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect BallotReady to Claude Code via MCP:
get_account_check
Verify BallotReady connection
get_ballot_measures
Retrieve ballot measures for a specific election
get_candidate
Get detailed profile for a specific candidate
get_districts_by_address
Convenience tool to get districts by address
get_elections_by_address
Convenience tool to get elections by address
get_officeholders
Retrieve current officeholders for districts
list_candidates
List candidates running for office
list_districts
Match an address to specific voting districts
list_elections
Find upcoming elections based on a specific address
list_positions
List specific offices up for election
Example Prompts for BallotReady in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with BallotReady immediately.
"What elections are coming up for the address 123 Main St, Chicago, IL?"
"Show me the profile for candidate ID 98765."
"Which voting districts cover 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC?"
Troubleshooting BallotReady MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting BallotReady to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
BallotReady + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating BallotReady MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect BallotReady with your favorite client
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Connect BallotReady to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.