Ballotpedia is looking for Spring 2026 Volunteer Fellows to help expand our data-driven analysis of American politics. You will contribute to our mission of providing unbiased, factual information by researching local candidates from across the country who will appear on the ballot in the 2026 elections.
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
- You love politics and are passionate about Ballotpedia’s mission to provide unbiased, factual information to voters.
- You are a strong self-starter and thrive in an independent environment.
- You are curious about data and enjoy learning, even if you are new to data science.
- You love research, and the discovery of new information excites you.
- You believe that every voter deserves access to reliable information at all levels of government.
Work Mode
This Volunteer Fellowship Program is fully remote and operates on a global basis.
