# Democracy Test Kitchen — Non-partisan voter guide

> Non-partisan voter guide to understand ballots, compare candidates, and plan your vote. (iPhone/iPad app by Democracy Test Kitchen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/democracy-test-kitchen/id6821222356 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Democracy Test Kitchen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6821222358)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-23
- Data updated: 2026-10-31
- Monetization: free

## What is Democracy Test Kitchen?

NOT A GOVERNMENT APP: Democracy Test Kitchen is an independent, non-partisan project. It is not a government agency, and it does not represent any government, election office, political party, or candidate. For official election information, contact your state or local election office: https://www.usa.gov/election-office

Democracy Test Kitchen is a free, non-partisan voter guide. Enter your address to see the races on your ballot, compare where the candidates stand on the issues you care about, and build a ballot plan to take with you when you vote.

WHAT YOU CAN DO
• See your ballot: the races and candidates for your address.
• Answer short issue questions and compare the candidates' recorded positions side by side. Each position links to its source.
• Build your ballot plan, then send it to yourself by email or text, or copy it.
• Find out how to register and where to vote in your state.

MADE FOR iPHONE
• Election Day reminders: one the evening before and one the morning of.
• Add Election Day to your calendar, with a link to your plan.
• Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets that count down to Election Day and show your progress.
• Your plan is saved on your phone, so you can read it without a connection.
• Shortcuts on the app icon, in Spotlight and in Siri open your ballot or your plan directly.

SOURCES OF GOVERNMENT INFORMATION
The government information in this app comes from these official sources. Always confirm dates, deadlines and polling places with them.
• Candidates, races and ballots: each state's official election office. Directory of every state and local election office: https://www.usa.gov/election-office (for example, Washington: https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections and Michigan: https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections)
• Voter registration: your state's election office. The official U.S. registration site: https://vote.gov
• Election dates: each state's official election calendar, from the state's election office (https://www.usa.gov/election-office).
• Polling places: your state's election office (https://www.usa.gov/election-office).
• Congressional and legislative districts: Geocodio (https://www.geocod.io) matches your address to the district boundaries published by the U.S. Census Bureau: https://www.census.gov/geographies/mapping-files.html

Other sources:
• Candidate positions: campaign websites, public statements, voting records, news coverage and social media. Each position in the app links to its source.
• Primary dates: National Conference of State Legislatures: https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns
• Officeholders and legislation: Open States (https://openstates.org) and LegiScan (https://legiscan.com).
Full list of sources: https://www.democracytestkitchen.com/about

NON-PARTISAN
We do not tell you how to vote, and we do not take sides. When a candidate has not stated a position, we say so, or we label an inferred position and say what it is based on.

PRIVACY
No ads, no account, and we never sell your data. Your issue answers are not shared with anyone. Privacy policy: https://www.democracytestkitchen.com/privacy

## Key features

- View your personalized ballot
- Compare candidate positions on issues
- Build and save a voting plan
- Find registration and polling place info
- Offline access to your plan
- Election Day reminders and calendar integration

## Is Democracy Test Kitchen safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Democracy Test Kitchen.

## Is Democracy Test Kitchen legit?

Democracy Test Kitchen has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Democracy Test Kitchen is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about Democracy Test Kitchen

### What is Democracy Test Kitchen?

Democracy Test Kitchen is an independent, non-partisan voter guide. It helps you see your ballot, compare where candidates stand on issues, and build a plan for voting. It is not affiliated with any government agency or political party.

### How does Democracy Test Kitchen help me understand candidates?

You can answer short issue questions and see how candidates' recorded positions align with your views, side-by-side. Each candidate's position links directly to its source for verification.

### Can I use Democracy Test Kitchen offline?

Yes, your ballot plan is saved directly on your phone. This allows you to access and review your plan even without an internet connection.

### Does Democracy Test Kitchen have ads?

No, Democracy Test Kitchen is ad-free. The app also does not require an account and does not sell your data, prioritizing user privacy.

### How often is Democracy Test Kitchen updated?

The app was last updated on October 24, 2026, with version 1.0.1. Updates typically focus on ensuring accurate election information and improving user experience.

### What devices does Democracy Test Kitchen support?

Democracy Test Kitchen is currently made for iPhone. It offers features like Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for election day countdowns.

### How does Democracy Test Kitchen ensure non-partisanship?

The app does not tell you how to vote or take sides. When a candidate's position is not stated, it is clearly indicated, or inferred positions are labeled with their basis.

### What is the age rating for Democracy Test Kitchen?

Democracy Test Kitchen has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals interested in civic education.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2026-10-28

Fixed: the sign-in link in the email now signs you in to the app. Before, only the code worked.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-10-24

- Sign in to keep your answers, picks and ballot on all your devices. An account is optional.
- Support for iPhone Duo.
- Swipe back from the left edge of the screen to go back.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-10-23

No release notes.

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