Public Reason Institute
Elections & Candidate Evaluations
Transparent, criteria-based assessments of candidates and ballot issues. Evidence-driven civic tools for an informed electorate.
Election Races
Browse tracked elections with published candidate evaluations, race overviews, and comparison tools.
ExploreCandidate Evaluations
Structured, nonpartisan assessments of candidates using a transparent 10-dimensional rubric. Ratings range from Highly Qualified to Insufficient Information.
ExplorePublic Polls
Informational polling on candidate preferences, ballot measures, and policy priorities. Customizable poll types with optional geographic breakdowns.
ExplorePoll Insights
Convert poll responses into ranked voter priorities and compare candidate platforms against public concerns. Nonpartisan, evidence-based alignment analysis.
ExploreOur Evaluation Principles
Nonpartisan & Criteria-Driven
All evaluations use consistent rubrics applied equally to all candidates, regardless of party or ideology.
Evidence-Based & Source-Cited
Every assessment is grounded in documented public record, policy positions, and verifiable sources.
Transparent Methodology
Scoring dimensions and rating thresholds are published and applied consistently across all evaluations.
No Implicit Endorsement
PRI evaluations are assessments of qualifications and record — not endorsements — unless explicitly stated with full board approval.
PRI candidate evaluations and polling insights are intended to support informed civic understanding through structured, nonpartisan analysis using transparent institutional criteria. Election Standards →