BallotReady MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDK 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
The OpenAI Agents SDK enables production-grade agent workflows in Python. Connect BallotReady through Vinkius and your agents gain typed, auto-discovered tools with built-in guardrails. no manual schema definitions required.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
import asyncio
from agents import Agent, Runner
from agents.mcp import MCPServerStreamableHttp
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
async with MCPServerStreamableHttp(
url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
) as mcp_server:
agent = Agent(
name="BallotReady Assistant",
instructions=(
"You help users interact with BallotReady. "
"You have access to 10 tools."
),
mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
)
result = await Runner.run(
agent, "List all available tools from BallotReady"
)
print(result.final_output)
asyncio.run(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.
The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 10 tools from BallotReady through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns. chain multiple agents where one queries BallotReady, another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius.
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 OpenAI Agents SDK 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 OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the BallotReady MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK.
Install the SDK
Run pip install openai-agents in your Python environment
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token from cloud.vinkius.com
Run the script
Save the code above and run it: python agent.py
Explore tools
The agent will automatically discover 10 tools from BallotReady
Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the BallotReady MCP Server
OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with BallotReady through the Model Context Protocol.
Native MCP integration via `MCPServerSse`, pass the URL and the SDK auto-discovers all tools with full type safety
Built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns let you build production-grade agents without reinventing safety infrastructure
Lightweight and composable: chain multiple agents and MCP servers in a single pipeline with minimal boilerplate
First-party OpenAI support ensures optimal compatibility with GPT models for tool calling and structured output
BallotReady + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the BallotReady MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build agents that query BallotReady, process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously
Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents. one queries BallotReady, another analyzes results, a third generates reports
Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through BallotReady tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop
Customer support bots: agents query BallotReady to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention
BallotReady MCP Tools for OpenAI Agents SDK (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect BallotReady to OpenAI Agents SDK 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 OpenAI Agents SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your OpenAI Agents SDK 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 OpenAI Agents SDK
Common issues when connecting BallotReady to OpenAI Agents SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCPServerStreamableHttp not found
pip install --upgrade openai-agentsAgent not calling tools
BallotReady + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating BallotReady MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK.
How does the OpenAI Agents SDK connect to MCP?
MCPServerSse(url=...) to create a server connection. The SDK auto-discovers all tools and makes them available to your agent with full type information.Can I use multiple MCP servers in one agent?
MCPServerSse instances to the agent constructor. The agent can use tools from all connected servers within a single run.Does the SDK support streaming responses?
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 OpenAI Agents SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.