Elections up and down the ballot present voters with important choices. Whether it's a local race that will affect your community or a national race that could change the direction of the country, elections are a time to consider the issues that you care about and decide which candidate you support.

But is it possible to move beyond campaign ads, social media chatter, and noisy news cycles to find the best substantive candidate who represents your values and needs? The answer is yes!

How to Judge a Candidate
By: Megan Brown
LWVUS Blog / Last Updated: September 29, 2020

Please note: The LWV RI is not participating in VOTE411 this year. We offered this service in 2020 due to COVID, however even then, RI candidates made it clear that their priority was meeting voters in person. To find out about who is on your ballot in RI:  and we have our LWVRI information on candidates and referenda featured on our home page.