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For accessible, understandable, and transparent elections in North Carolina

The ideal subject of totalitarian rule is not the convinced Nazi or the dedicated communist, but people for whom the distinction between fact and fiction... no longer exists
Hannah Arendt

The Mission

Democracy is fundamentally a participatory project. Understanding who can participate - who is registered to vote, who isn't, and why - is essential to building a better democracy. This platform aggregates official data from the NC State Board of Elections, making complex electoral information accessible and understandable. We provide a picture of the shape, scope, and engagement of the electorate by analyzing the voter rolls and election results.

Honest and earnest criticism from those whose interests are most nearly touched,—criticism of writers by readers, of government by those governed, of leaders by those led,—this is the soul of democracy and the safeguard of modern society
W.E.B. Dubois

Data Update & Post-Primary Analysis - March '26

The 2026 primary election is over, here come the midterms

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All justice comes from God but if we know how to receive it we would have no need for government or laws
Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Data Visualizations

Explore comprehensive voter registration data from North Carolina's public voter file

Democracy... would simply be our capacity to come together as reasonable human beings and work out the resulting common problems—since problems there will always be
David Graeber

Why Voter Data Matters

Transparency

Public access to voter registration data ensures electoral transparency and helps 3rd parties like us identify potential issues in the registration system.

Engagement

Understanding registration patterns helps organizations and campaigns target outreach efforts to underrepresented communities and prepare for emerging trends.

Accountability

Data-driven insights hold election officials accountable and help identify disparities in registration access.

Research

Academic researchers, journalists, and advocates use this data to study electoral trends, informing policy decisions and campaigns.