Data Sources & Disclaimer
Poli is committed to transparency — not just about politicians, but about where our information comes from. Below is a complete list of the public data sources we use to compile the information on this platform.
Politician Profiles & Biographical Data
Congress.gov
↗Official source for member biographies, committee assignments, and legislative activity for U.S. Senators and Representatives.
Official Government Websites
State legislature websites, governor offices, and municipal government sites for state and local officials.
Ballotpedia
↗Nonpartisan political encyclopedia used for candidate information, election data, and local office holder details.
Voting Records & Legislative Activity
Congress.gov API
↗Official API provided by the Library of Congress for roll call votes, bill text, and legislative actions.
Senate.gov & House.gov
Official roll call vote records published by the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
Campaign Finance
Election Data & Results
State Election Offices
Official Secretary of State websites for certified election results, candidate filings, and ballot information.
Associated Press (AP)
Historical election results and race calls used as reference for past election outcomes.
Issue Stances & Policy Positions
Official Statements & Press Releases
Public statements, press releases, and official policy positions published by politicians and their offices.
Congressional Record
↗Official record of floor speeches, debates, and statements made by members of Congress.
Campaign Websites
Official campaign websites and policy platforms published by candidates during election cycles.
Party Platform Defaults
Where individual stance data is unavailable, estimated positions are derived from official party platforms. These are clearly marked as "Estimated" and not "Verified."
Photos & Media
Official Congressional Portraits
Official photos provided by congressional offices and government agencies.
Wikimedia Commons
↗Public domain and Creative Commons licensed images used under applicable licenses with attribution.
Legal Disclaimer
Accuracy. Poli strives for accuracy but makes no warranties or guarantees regarding the completeness, reliability, or currentness of any information presented on this platform. Political positions, voting records, and other data may change at any time. Information marked as “Estimated” is derived from party platform defaults and has not been individually verified.
Not Legal or Political Advice. The information on Poli is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, political, or professional advice. Users should independently verify any information before relying on it for voting decisions or other purposes.
Independence. Poli is an independent civic education platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or funded by any political party, political action committee (PAC), campaign, government agency, or elected official. We do not endorse any candidate or political position.
Public Data. All information presented on this platform is compiled from publicly available sources as listed above. We respect all applicable intellectual property rights and use data in accordance with fair use principles and applicable terms of service.
User Contributions. Community annotations and corrections submitted by users reflect the views of their authors, not the views of Poli. User-submitted content is reviewed before publication but Poli does not guarantee its accuracy.
Contact. If you believe any information on Poli is inaccurate or if you are an elected official and would like to update your information, please contact us. We are committed to correcting errors promptly.
Last updated: March 2026