direct democracy: Chicago
Democracy beyond the ballot
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Engage in local civic discussions, rank Chicago's issues, and hold officials accountable through AMAs. Get election information and verify your voting address. See how your neighbors truly feel about local matters.
What's New in direct democracy
1.3.0
October 14, 2026
- Plan your ballot. Tap Pick on a candidate in any November 3 race, then go race by race with Next. My ballot shows your choices and how many are left. - Take a cheat sheet to vote. Save your picks as an image or a PDF, or share them as text. Your picks stay on your phone. - In every judge race, judges with a negative bar association rating are listed first. - Elections now sits in the middle of the tab bar. - Ward meetings announced without a time now show up, with the ward office's phone number so you can ask. - After you ask a question or post, the app offers to let you know when someone answers. - A short welcome for new users, a Share the app button in Settings, and screen reader fixes throughout.
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FAQ
Does direct democracy: Chicago have ads?
No, direct democracy: Chicago is ad-free. This allows for an uninterrupted user experience focused on civic engagement and information.
How often is direct democracy: Chicago updated?
The app was last updated on September 10, 2026, to version 1.1.2. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance.
What devices does direct democracy: Chicago support?
direct democracy: Chicago is currently supported on iPhone devices. Future platform expansions may be considered based on user demand.
What is the age rating for direct democracy: Chicago?
The app has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and adults interested in local civic matters.
Can I see how my neighbors feel on direct democracy: Chicago?
Yes, the app allows you to see what your neighbors in your ward actually think. It provides counts for all users and verified users, offering insights into community sentiment.
How does direct democracy: Chicago help hold officials accountable?
Officials can be asked anything in their AMA (Ask Me Anything) sessions. The community then judges whether they truly answered, and each official receives a grade based on resident approval and their responses.
What election information is available on direct democracy: Chicago?
The app provides a guide to upcoming elections, including every race on the ballot, judges up for retention with bar association ratings, Congress, state legislature, Cook County, and school board. It also includes voting dates, places, and deadline reminders.
What is the user sentiment for direct democracy: Chicago?
Based on the available data, the app has a perfect 5.0-star rating from one review, indicating very positive initial user sentiment.
