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VoteGrid

VoteGrid is a non-partisan web app for searching elections and comparing candidates side by side with source-based statements.

VoteGrid

What VoteGrid does

VoteGrid is a web-based election information platform that helps voters compare candidates side by side. The site is centered on a simple workflow: search for an election contest, then review the candidates in a grid built around their stated positions.

The product is presented as non-partisan and transparent, with copy that emphasizes facts directly from the source and candidate stances shown in their own words. It is designed to make local election research easier for voters who want a clearer view of who is running and how those candidates describe their views on key issues.

Core features

Election search and comparison

Users can search for an election contest and open a side-by-side comparison of the candidates in that race.

Grid-based presentation

Candidate information is presented as a grid that emphasizes direct comparison across the same contest.

Candidate positions from source wording

The About page says candidate stances are shown using their own words, which keeps the presentation tied to source statements.

Election browsing and updates

The home page surfaces upcoming elections, past elections, and recently updated candidates so readers can move between current and historical contests.

Non-partisan information format

The site frames the product as non-partisan and transparent, with a focus on accessible presentation rather than commentary.

Multiple contact intents

A contact form includes paths for candidates, election submissions, media, partnerships, feedback, and problem reports.

Common ways to use VoteGrid

  • Researching a ballot contest

    A voter can search for a local election, then compare the candidates in that contest before heading to the polls.

  • Browsing elections by date and region

    Someone following municipal or provincial races can browse current and past elections to review how the site organizes different contests.

  • Candidate outreach

    A candidate or campaign contact can use the contact form to reach the team about participation or related questions.

  • Checking source-aligned candidate statements

    Editors or civic reporters can use the site as a reference point for election research and candidate messaging because it presents the candidates' own wording.

  • Submitting corrections or feedback

    A user who spots incorrect or missing information can use the feedback and problem-report topics to flag it to the team.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Lets users compare candidates in a side-by-side format instead of reading isolated profiles.
  • Uses a non-partisan presentation and says candidate positions are taken from their own words.
  • Surfaces upcoming, past, and recently updated elections to support both current and historical research.
  • Provides separate contact paths for candidates, election additions, media, partnerships, feedback, and problem reports.

Cons

  • The collected pages do not show detailed pricing, plan structure, or feature limits.
  • Integration, export, and API options are not described in the available source text.
  • The current evidence does not explain exactly which issue categories or comparison fields appear on an election page.

FAQ

Who is VoteGrid for?

VoteGrid is built for voters who want to compare candidates side by side using information presented in the candidates' own words.

How does the product work?

The source pages show election search and candidate comparison, but they do not describe account setup or publishing steps in detail.

What can I do on the site?

The visible workflow is to search for an election contest and review the candidates in a side-by-side format.

Is pricing published on the site?

No detailed pricing, plan limits, or paid feature breakdown is shown in the collected page text.

How can someone contact VoteGrid?

The contact page includes topics for 'I'm a Candidate,' 'Add an Election,' 'Media & Press,' 'Partnership Opportunity,' 'Feedback or Suggestion,' and 'Report a Problem,' which suggests different ways to reach the team.

Quick Facts

Category
Election information
Platform
Web app
Primary users
Voters and candidates
Source domain
votegrid.ca
Positioning
Non-partisan candidate comparison
Pricing
Not clearly published in the collected pages