How can I be an informed voter and understand more on issues and people I’m voting for?

Fairly new to US voting system as I have only gotten my citizenship a few years ago. Cont.

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For the smaller offices you mention, if the race is contested, I generally read their candidate statements or website content. Also to a news/Google search to see if there’s anything out there, including perhaps endorsements with a rationale

It also depends on the job — some of these jobs aren’t really ideological in most cases. The tax assessor or county clerk just needs to be competent. There’s basically no policy making going on. In that case, you’re evaluating for that rather than policy issues

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Just a note: If any politician is paid for and by any Super PAC money, will never work for you. Best thing to do is follow the money.

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I have followed some political issues, and those running for offices, but I can’t follow every single one of them. For example, when asked to vote for my tax assessor, school board, some state judicial, I barely know these persons or even know what they do. I read their person statement but I have very little information about them unlike presidential candidate. I even don’t have much info on senator and congress or governor.

As a naturalized citizen and didn’t grow up in a country that requires to vote, how can I educate myself? And also without overwhelming myself with every single person on the ballot

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Agree with the above statements. I try to also see the voting record and the minutes from important decisions like tax increase, anything related to the school board, and zoning.

You can also go to vote save America.com. They have a pretty comprehensive list of all the candidates in state and federal elections as well as an explanation of any ballot initiatives for all states.

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I don’t associate myself with either party as well and just vote for the party because I agree with either one or other on varying issues, and not always on the same one

Thank you K1. That’s very informative

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