U.S. Vote Foundation’s Civic Data offering is built to support election technology, voter services, and research with data that is reliable, accurate, curated, and continuously evolving. Our work reflects more than two decades of hands‑on experience supporting voter participation and election administration across the United States.
For over twenty years, U.S. Vote Foundation has served as trusted infrastructure for voter-facing applications, election research, and civic engagement initiatives. Our data powers many of the tools relied upon by voter services providers, election protection efforts, and academic and policy researchers. It is solid, proven, and operational at national scale.
A Demonstrated and Credible Organization
Our Civic Data products are not theoretical datasets. They are actively used and stress‑tested every day through our own public‑facing applications at U.S. Vote Foundation, Overseas Vote, and US.VOTE. Our flagship innovation, the Voter Journey Map™, relies entirely on our Civic Data to guide voters through complex, state‑specific election processes. The same data infrastructure that supports millions of voters through our platforms is what we license to partners developing election and voter services.
We also serve the election research community, providing authoritative datasets that support longitudinal studies, surveys, and policy analysis. Our work has been cited and relied upon by leading election researchers and institutions.
Civic Data Requires Human Expertise
Election data is inherently dynamic. Rules, deadlines, contacts, and procedures change constantly—often with little notice. This data cannot simply be scraped, normalized, and left unattended. Accuracy in election data requires expertise, institutional knowledge, and continuous oversight. That is also why U.S. Vote Foundation has invested in the development high-performance APIs to supply the data to our licensees. With an API, you always get the latest, most accurate data.
Our Civic Data is curated by experienced professionals who understand election administration and maintain active relationships with election officials at the state and local levels. Every dataset is continuously reviewed, audited, and updated to reflect real‑world election conditions.
Our Core Data Assets
Election Official Directory
Our Election Official Directory is the most comprehensive and trusted directory of election officials across all U.S. states and territories. It includes verified addresses and multiple forms of contact information to ensure election officials can be reached reliably.
This directory is used by leading voter engagement organizations, including Vote.org, the League of Women Voters, VoteAmerica, Rock the Vote, and many others. It has also been cited by prominent election researchers, including the Brennan Center for Justice, as instrumental to their election official surveys.
State Voter Information
Our State Voter Information dataset captures election regulations and voting options across all states and territories. It spans voter eligibility, identification requirements, student voting, ballot transmission methods, and the full range of Voting Methods and Options available to voters. This data provides the structured foundation required to build accurate, state‑specific voter guidance tools.
Election Dates and Deadlines
Our Election Dates and Deadlines data is essential infrastructure for voter services nationwide. Curating granular election deadlines for every election, in every state and territory, requires deep expertise and continuous monitoring. Organizations such as Vote Save America and Election Protection rely on this data to ensure voters receive accurate, timely information.
Election deadlines change frequently, sometimes with minimal public notice. This is not “once and done” data. Our deadlines data is continuously audited and maintained, ensuring reliability for both our own applications and those of our licensees. In many ways, U.S. Vote Foundation’s election data is what makes voter outreach tick in America.
Relationships Matter
High‑quality election data depends on trust. Our long‑standing commitment to working constructively with election officials at the state and local levels is widely recognized. These relationships allow us to verify information, resolve discrepancies, and respond quickly to changes. This is a key reason our data is chosen by organizations building serious, mission‑critical election tools.
The difference between good data and bad data in election technology is not academic—it directly affects whether voters receive correct guidance or are misdirected at critical moments. Choosing the right data foundation is one of the most important decisions an election services developer can make.
A Proven Partner
Organizations that license our Civic Data are choosing the most reliable and established data partner in the election space. Our first licensee was the National Association of Secretaries of State, and we have since provided election data and services to states, researchers, and voter outreach organizations nationwide.
We are pleased to offer references and opportunities to evaluate our data and services in real time, so partners can assess quality, coverage, and operational readiness firsthand.
Responsible Access and Sustainability
Our election data is provided to organizations that are vetted by U.S. Vote Foundation and whose work supports voter participation and election integrity. All licensees operate under formal data use agreements and pay licensing fees.
While U.S. Vote Foundation is a non‑profit organization, maintaining authoritative, real‑time civic data requires significant investment in staff expertise, technical infrastructure, hosting, and security. Licensing fees support this work and ensure the long‑term reliability and availability of the data for the election community. This model allows us to sustain and continuously improve the quality of our Civic Data while serving the public interest.
Get Started
If you are building voter services, election applications, or conducting election research, choosing the right civic data foundation matters. Partnering with U.S. Vote Foundation means choosing a proven organization with unmatched experience, trusted relationships, and data that performs under real‑world election conditions.
To get started, visit our Data Request page to request access and begin the evaluation process.