FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about My Ballot Companion, how it works, and our commitment to providing neutral ballot information.
Understanding Your Ballot Is Easier Than You Think
My Ballot Companion helps you quickly find, explore, and understand the information that matters most on your ballot. No legal jargon. No political persuasion. Just clear, neutral explanations designed for voters.
My Ballot Companion™ (MBC) is a nonpartisan civic-education tool designed to help everyday voters understand what's on their ballot.
We turn complicated election information into clear, plain-language explanations and help you understand why an item may matter based on the priorities and concerns you choose to share with us.
Our goal is simple: help you feel more informed and prepared to make your own voting decisions.
No. My Ballot Companion™ is nonpartisan and is not affiliated with or operated by a political party, candidate, campaign, or advocacy organization.
MBC is produced by Girls Who Can LLC.
No.
MBC helps you understand candidates, races, propositions, ballot measures, and other election items. It does not tell you which candidate to support or how to vote on a ballot measure.
You make the decision.
Not yet. My Ballot Companion™ currently provides ballot information for voters in Texas.
We're starting in Texas so we can focus on creating the best possible experience before expanding to additional states.
My Ballot Companion™ uses trusted third-party election data providers to provide information about races, candidates, ballot measures, and other election items.
We use that information to make complicated ballot content easier to understand.
MBC is an educational resource and is not an official election authority. Important voting information such as registration requirements, voting locations, deadlines, and election procedures should always be verified with your state or local election officials.
Election information appears as ballot data becomes available. You can explore available elections in the meantime.
Not yet. My Ballot Companion is currently built for Texas voters, but you can still explore available elections.
No. My Ballot Companion is a guide, not your official ballot. Always confirm details with your local election office or state election website.
No. They only help personalize “Why this matters to you” for related propositions.
My Ballot Companion™ (MBC) is a nonpartisan civic-education tool designed to help everyday voters understand what's on their ballot.
We turn complicated election information into clear, plain-language explanations and help you understand why an item may matter based on the priorities and concerns you choose to share with us.
Our goal is simple: help you feel more informed and prepared to make your own voting decisions.
No. My Ballot Companion™ is nonpartisan and is not affiliated with or operated by a political party, candidate, campaign, or advocacy organization.
MBC is produced by Girls Who Can LLC.
No.
MBC helps you understand candidates, races, propositions, ballot measures, and other election items. It does not tell you which candidate to support or how to vote on a ballot measure.
You make the decision.
Not yet. My Ballot Companion™ currently provides ballot information for voters in Texas.
We're starting in Texas so we can focus on creating the best possible experience before expanding to additional states.
My Ballot Companion™ uses trusted third-party election data providers to provide information about races, candidates, ballot measures, and other election items.
We use that information to make complicated ballot content easier to understand.
MBC is an educational resource and is not an official election authority. Important voting information such as registration requirements, voting locations, deadlines, and election procedures should always be verified with your state or local election officials.
Election information appears as ballot data becomes available. You can explore available elections in the meantime.
Not yet. My Ballot Companion is currently built for Texas voters, but you can still explore available elections.
No. My Ballot Companion is a guide, not your official ballot. Always confirm details with your local election office or state election website.
No. They only help personalize “Why this matters to you” for related propositions.
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