FAQs about civicAPI

Do you provide live election results? Where is it sourced from?

Yes, we provide live, up-to-the-minute election results for elections across the world, including in the US and beyond.
We typically use data from the Secretary of State (or equivalent), but for certain elections - especially small ones - we may rely on local media for the results.

How about historic results?

We are also working to add historic election results to the database, although it is currently incomplete.

What kind of elections are covered by civicAPI?

Any election we become aware of. So everything from local to national will be covered.

What is your data usage policy?

Our data may be freely used for personal, non-commercial, or commercial use. Our data may be used for research, publication, teaching, publishing live results, or any other purpose. If used for a non-commercial or commercial purpose, attribution is required. Please include a link to civicapi.org.

What format can I get the results in?

You can get current and past results in either JSON or CSV format.

Who makes the election calls?

civicAPI uses its own decision desk in order to make calls. We try to make calls as quickly as possible, and make our calls based on the following criteria:

• the percentage of expected vote left
• where outstanding votes remain
• polling data (if available)
• whether a candidate is over/underperforming their expected result

For a live election feed, you may want to follow us on Twitter, BlueSky, or Fediverse.

Are you a partisan source? Are you funded by any political party?

We strive to be as nonpartisan as possible, and are not funded by any political party.