The problem
Local democracy is struggling. Voter turnout in municipal elections hovers around 30-40%. Most people can’t name their city councillor. Community organizations fight for attention with tools built for presidential campaigns.
The tools that do exist are expensive, campaign-focused, and designed to win elections—not build lasting community power.
There’s a better way.
The approach
Community-first, not campaign-first. Elections matter, but they’re not everything. The best local representatives stay connected to their communities year-round. The best community organizations build power between election cycles. gov.vote supports that.
Local by design. toronto.ca.gov.vote isn’t a marketing gimmick—it’s infrastructure. Each city gets its own space, its own identity, its own data sovereignty.
Affordable by default. Grassroots organizing shouldn’t require fundraising just to afford tools. There’s a real free tier, and paid plans are priced for local budgets.
Open and transparent. Code is open source. Practices are documented. You can verify—or run your own instance.
Who this is for
- Municipal candidates who need professional tools at local budgets
- Community organizations tired of stitching together five different tools
- Riding associations that need better infrastructure than a shared spreadsheet
- Elected officials who want to stay connected to constituents
- Anyone who believes local engagement matters
Get started
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