Why are there photos of certain politicians on web pages?
There is no correlation between the candidates featured and any perceived preference of Informed Election. The candidates featured are of balanced numbers on both sides of the aisle. If you have concerns about any photos, please send an email.
How are the candidates chosen?
Candidates on Informed Election are major party candidates with a significant following. Currently, the quiz allows only two responses, Trump and Biden. Biden is the presumptive democratic nominee. However, Bernie Sanders, the runner-up for the Democratic party has a page under "Candidates".
How do I know the quiz is unbiased?
Please refer to the Sources page on the website. Additionally, all information used to generate quiz questions is available under each candidate's page. If you are skeptical about the quiz, you can always just look at the detailed candidate profiles, with proper MLA source citations.
Is informed Election associated with any political party or candidate?
No.
How can I view the sources for each candidate profile?
To view the full bibliography of Informed Election, click on "Full Bibliography" at the bottom of any candidate profile. Then, navigate to the author cited for each section on the candidate profile.
How can I send an email or feedback?
Please complete our feedback form. Additionally, you may email wlevy@jhcschool.org
How do I vote?
Please navigate to our "How to Vote" page and choose your state.
Should I vote for the quiz result I receive?
The quiz result you receive is indicative of the candidate that aligns most closely with your political viewpoints. However, it does not take into account personal factors, preferences, and other variables. Informed Election encourages you to do additional research before voting, to verify the result.
Who runs this website?
This website is the senior project of Warren Levy at the Jackson Hole Community School.
Is my state's election affected by CoVID-19?
Certain states have been affected by COVID-19. To see if your state has been affected, view our Coronavirus page.
When was this information updated?
Information on candidate uses officially published plans, and rarely changes. In the event that it does, every effort will be made to keep it up to date. In terms of COVID-19 and other more timely issues, the update time is posted at the top of the web page.