What is ClearCandidate?
ClearCandidate.org is a a comprehensive resource for informed voting decisions. Here, you can easily explore and compare federal candidates—for the House of Representatives, Senate, and Presidency—based on their positions on issues that matter most to you. We highlight the top 10 citizen-identified priorities by default, but you can search any issue to understand where candidates stand. Each candidate's profile features their prioritized issues and an overview of their platform, with concise summaries and detailed explanations available at your fingertips. ClearCandidate.org empowers Americans to make choices aligned with their values through transparent, accessible information about those seeking to represent them.
Why ClearCandidate
ClearCandidate.org exists because our democratic process thrives when voters have direct access to candidate information. Citizens should make decisions based on substance rather than campaign messaging. By providing equal visibility to all qualified candidates—from every party affiliation and independent status—the resource is straightforward where every voice receives the same platform to present their positions. The platform offers Americans a neutral space to evaluate candidates based solely on their stated priorities and policy positions. In an era of information overload and noise, ClearCandidate represents a return to basics: helping voters efficiently compare candidates on the issues that matter most to their communities and to our nation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will you expand to cover state elections?
Yes, we plan to include state-level races in the future. Currently, our focus remains on federal elections as we establish our platform and grow our team to ensure we can maintain the same quality of comprehensive, non-partisan information across all featured races.
How do you determine which candidates appear on ClearCandidate?
We feature all officially qualified candidates who will appear on the ballot for a given federal election. Once a candidate's ballot status is confirmed, our team reaches out directly to establish a method for them to contribute their policy positions and priorities. This ensures equal representation for every candidate seeking office.
What are the next steps for this platform?
ClearCandidate aims to expand by offering transparent tracking of current elected officials, including clear summaries of legislation and voting records. This will allow citizens to compare officials' campaign positions with their actual voting behavior, creating a complete picture of representation in action.
How do you ensure the information on ClearCandidate remains non-partisan?
We maintain strict neutrality by providing identical opportunities and space for all candidates to present their positions. Our platform applies consistent formatting, word counts, and issue categorizations across all candidates regardless of party affiliation. The issues displayed are determined by constituent feedback and search patterns, not our editorial decisions. Additionally, we present candidate positions in their own words, without commentary or analysis. Lastly, as we expand our team, we plan to make the platform completely open source and transparent.
How current is the information on this platform?
We update candidate positions as they provide them, with timestamps indicating when each profile was last revised. Candidates can request updates to their positions throughout the campaign cycle to reflect evolving policy stances. However, past responses will be archived and reviewable by all.
How can I help improve ClearCandidate?
Citizens can contribute by encouraging candidates to fully participate by completing their profiles. You can also help spread awareness about this non-partisan resource through your community networks.
How are the "top issues" determined?
At the time of creation, the top issues are currently reflecting the "Top problems facing the US" by the Pew Research Center. However, as our team expands, we are looking to develop district priorities that are established through a combination of constituent surveys, community forum discussions, and direct feedback from district residents. These issues are periodically reassessed to ensure they accurately reflect current community concerns.