Ballotpedia, a trusted nonpartisan resource for election information, is seeking Volunteer Fellows for its Spring 2026 program. You will help expand our data-driven analysis of American politics by researching local candidates for the 2026 elections. This remote fellowship runs for 9 weeks with flexible weekly hours.
What You'll Do
- Help build more complete local candidate profiles using the same research standards as full-time staff.
- Gather critical data points such as contact information, social media profiles, campaign websites, endorsements, and campaign themes.
- Help verify and validate candidate information entered by other volunteers.
- Review spreadsheets with candidate data to ensure data points are accurate and up-to-date.
What We're Looking For
- Love politics and be passionate about Ballotpedia’s mission to provide unbiased, factual information to voters.
- Be a strong self-starter and thrive in an independent environment.
- Believe that every voter deserves access to reliable information at all levels of government.
Nice to Have
- Curious about data and enjoy learning, even if new to data science.
- Love research, and the discovery of new information excites you.
Benefits & Compensation
- Documentation for community service hours, course credit, or other verification upon request (court-mandated hours cannot be counted).
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position open to applicants globally.
Ballotpedia is an equal opportunity employer.
