GroundedVote
We take real candidate positions and turn them into clear, unbiased questions. You answer based on what you actually think. Then you see which candidates line up with your beliefs — not your party label.
Every question is reviewed for fairness before you see it. No spin. No hidden agenda.
Take the Quiz First
Six questions about how you currently vote.
Two questions ask what issues matter most to you. We use your answers to make your results more accurate. No wrong answers.
Takes about 3 minutes. Results sent to your email.
The Problem
Low voter turnout is not
a motivation problem.
It is a problem with the information people are given.
Identity Signaling
Voting has become about showing what side you are on. People end up voting against who they dislike instead of for what they actually believe.
Fear Activation
When people feel scared, they stop thinking clearly. A lot of political ads and news coverage are built to do exactly that.
Party Loyalty
For most voters, the party name is all they need. Nobody reads the policies. The party tells you what to think before you ever look it up.
Media Distortion
The stories that get attention online are rarely about the things that actually affect your life. Outrage gets clicks. Facts about policy do not.
“Voters are not confused because they are not smart enough. They are confused because the system was built to keep them that way.”
GroundedVote Founding Framework · 2026
How It Works
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Candidate Data
Official government records · Voting history · Verified campaign platforms · Public statements
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Bias Review
Three AI models check each question · Loaded language removed · Rewritten if it does not pass
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Civic Mirror
Short quiz · Issues you care about count more · See who actually matches what you believe
Every question is publicly reviewed. Every bias score is on record. You can read the full methodology before you answer anything.
Read the full methodology →Democracy works when the information does.
Knowing who you are actually voting for is one of the most American things you can do.
The Method
Three phases.
One civic mirror.
Candidate Data Collection
We pull from official government records, voting histories, and verified campaign platforms. The more official the source, the more weight it carries. No guessing from press releases.
Bias Review
Three AI models review every question for one-sided language or unbalanced framing. Any question that does not pass gets rewritten. The full review log is available to the public.
Civic Alignment
You answer a short quiz about real policy issues. Questions in the areas you told us matter most to you count for more. At the end, you see which candidates actually line up with what you believe — not what your party told you to believe.
Built For Them First
The people who need this most never had the right tools.
First-time voters. People in communities where local news disappeared years ago. People who wanted to vote with confidence but did not know where to start. None of that is their fault.
GroundedVote works even if you have never closely followed an election. You finish in under five minutes. And most people want to pass it on to someone they know.
Live Now
The alignment quiz is live for 2026 races.
Enter your address at /align to see the races on your ballot. Sign up below and we will tell you when new states and races come online. Then share it with one person who needs it.
Funders, civic partners, and academic reviewers.
The methodology white paper is available for review.