BallotBrief

BallotBrief is a mobile + web app that turns a voter’s exact ballot into short, source-linked explainers for every race and measure—without pretending to be neutral while hiding the evidence. Users enter their address (or import a sample ballot), then see: what the office actually controls, what this measure changes, who funds the campaigns, and what credible watchdogs and local outlets have reported. The app highlights conflicts of interest, major donor concentration, and “what happens if it passes/fails” scenarios using citations you can tap. It also flags missing information (e.g., uncontested races, vague fiscal notes) instead of filling gaps with fluff. Monetization is realistic: subscriptions for power users, and licensing dashboards to local newsrooms, civic orgs, and universities. This is not a magic ‘fix democracy’ product; it’s a practical research tool that saves hours and reduces misinformation exposure.