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Ballotpedia vs OpenSecrets.
Who they are versus who paid.
Ballotpedia
Best forOverall information
Best if
You need who they are and what the office is
Head to head
How ratings workSwipe sideways to compare.
| What to compare | Ballotpedia | OpenSecrets |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Overall information | Chasing the money |
| Best if | You need who they are and what the office is | You need who paid, PACs, and lobbying |
| Who they are / the office | Full encyclopedia | Incidental |
| Who paid / PACs / lobbying | In passing | Main explainer |
| A place to donate | No | No |
| State money | No | FollowTheMoney is the cousin |
| Rating for this job |
Verdict
Ballotpedia wins identity. OpenSecrets wins federal money. Neither is a donation form.
Also consider
- FollowTheMoney
State-level campaign finance.
- Vote Smart
Issue file plus some finance notes.
Last updated September 23, 2026