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"Project Vote Smart takes the view that voters are like Jack Webb from the TV series Dragnet: Just give me the facts. 'We provide the data, without interpretation, that can be easily looked at and help you make up your mind.' " The site was launched in 1988. A unique feature is the "Political Courage Test."

Use the "Election 2024" tab and you will find information on specific races in your state or around the country. "Interactive maps let you find the latest polls on your governor's or senator's race, along with biographies of candidates and the latest local news coverage."

Launched in 2007 by Leslie Graves ... "I wanted it to be like the onboard computer on Star Trek -- to effortlessly and quickly answer whatever someone wanted to know." The web site claims to provide 275,000 " 'neutral, reliable' articles written and curated by its staff about politics at all levels of government. It also documents state ballot measures and provides comprehensive ballot coverage for the 100 largest cities in the nation and the 200 largest school districts."

"Begun by the Tampa Bay Times in 2007, PolitiFact checks statements made by members of Congress, the White House, lobbyists and interest groups. It publishes its evaluation with a 'Truth-O-Meter' graphic that ranges from 'True' to 'Pants on Fire.' " The site states that its mission is "to provide voters with accurate, independently vetted information so they can govern themselves in a democracy." PolitiFact won a Pulitzer Prize in 2009 for its coverage of the 2008 presidential election.

"From the League of Women Voters Education Fund, (this site) lets users enter an address to find information about their upcoming elections," including state races and guides to help understand the voter registration and voting processes.

"Rigorously details how money is raised and spent by candidates and political action committees -- and who their donors are."

State-focused voting guides.

E-mail and text updates on elections where you live.