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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Name: BallotReady
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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ballotready": {
      "url": "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.

Cursor's Agent mode turns BallotReady into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from BallotReady and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

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 Cursor 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 Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the BallotReady MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using BallotReady

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using BallotReady, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the BallotReady MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with BallotReady through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

BallotReady + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the BallotReady MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

BallotReady MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect BallotReady to Cursor 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 Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor 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 Cursor

Common issues when connecting BallotReady to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

BallotReady + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating BallotReady MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.