BallotReady MCP Server for Mastra AI 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect BallotReady through Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically. type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.
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import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { createMCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
servers: {
"ballotready": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "BallotReady Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with BallotReady " +
"using 10 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with BallotReady?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
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.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and BallotReady tool infrastructure. Connect 10 tools through Vinkius and use Mastra's built-in workflow engine to chain tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution. deployable to any Node.js host in one command.
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 Mastra AI 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 Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the BallotReady MCP Server with Mastra AI.
Install dependencies
Run npm install @mastra/core @mastra/mcp @ai-sdk/openai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the agent
Save to agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.ts
Explore tools
Mastra discovers 10 tools from BallotReady via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the BallotReady MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with BallotReady through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add BallotReady without touching business code
Built-in workflow engine chains MCP tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution for complex automation
TypeScript-native: full type inference for every BallotReady tool response with IDE autocomplete and compile-time checks
One-command deployment to any Node.js host. Vercel, Railway, Fly.io, or your own infrastructure
BallotReady + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the BallotReady MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query BallotReady, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed BallotReady as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query BallotReady on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using BallotReady tools alongside other MCP servers
BallotReady MCP Tools for Mastra AI (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect BallotReady to Mastra AI 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 Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI 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 Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting BallotReady to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpBallotReady + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating BallotReady MCP Server with Mastra AI.
How does Mastra AI connect to MCP servers?
MCPClient with the server URL and pass it to your agent. Mastra discovers all tools and makes them available with full TypeScript types.Can Mastra agents use tools from multiple servers?
Does Mastra support workflow orchestration?
Connect BallotReady with your favorite client
Step-by-step setup guides for every MCP-compatible client and framework:
Anthropic's native desktop app for Claude with built-in MCP support.
AI-first code editor with integrated LLM-powered coding assistance.
GitHub Copilot in VS Code with Agent mode and MCP support.
Purpose-built IDE for agentic AI coding workflows.
Autonomous AI coding agent that runs inside VS Code.
Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development.
Python SDK for building production-grade OpenAI agent workflows.
Google's framework for building production AI agents.
Type-safe agent development for Python with first-class MCP support.
TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered web applications.
TypeScript-native agent framework for modern web stacks.
Python framework for orchestrating collaborative AI agent crews.
Leading Python framework for composable LLM applications.
Data-aware AI agent framework for structured and unstructured sources.
Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect BallotReady to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.