Personal, relevant facts from trusted sources—without opinions—so you can decide for yourself.
Civic Sage is Vote Smart’s nonpartisan political chatbot, built on more than 30 years of independent research.
What Civic Sage Does
Ask real questions about politics and government and get clear, factual answers in plain language.
Your conversation draws directly from Vote Smart’s verified database—the same trusted information used by journalists, educators, and researchers—no technical or insider knowledge required.
Why Civic Sage Exists
Vote Smart has never taken positions for or against candidates or issues. Our commitment isn’t to the Left or the Right—it’s to the public’s right to clear, relevant, trustworthy information, 24/7.
Civic Sage brings that commitment into a new form, making it easier for anyone to understand how democracy works and where official information comes from.
Built With Boundaries, for a Reason
Civic Sage uses advanced AI, but it operates within firm guardrails designed to protect neutrality and accuracy.
Operates only within Vote Smart’s verified data
Does not generate opinions, arguments, or persuasive content
Prioritizes accuracy, context, and trust over engagement
Civic Sage is not a general-purpose chatbot. It does not speculate or pull from the open internet. Every response reflects Vote Smart’s long-standing research standards.
What you can explore with Civic Sage
Day or night, election year or anytime you need it, you can:
- See who represents you at the federal, state, and local levels
- Learn how elected officials have voted on key legislation
- Understand what appears on your ballot and when elections take place
- Explore how offices, institutions, and civic processes work
- Find official sources, contacts, and next steps
For more than 30 years, Vote Smart has adapted its tools to match how people seek information—from print guides and an 800 number to one of the earliest online voter resources.
Civic Sage continues that legacy, using today’s technology to deliver the same trusted, nonpartisan information in a more accessible way.
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