AI-based search startup Perplexity has introduced a new election hub on its answer engine, aiming to simplify access to vital election information for US voters. Announced last Friday, the platform, designed as a central resource, offers updates on presidential, senate, and house races, as well as insight into state and local ballot initiatives.
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Real-Time Tracking of Election Results
Starting Tuesday (November 5), with data from The Associated Press, Perplexity said users can track real-time election results and access information on voting requirements, polling locations, and candidate stances.
"We want to do our part to support an informed electorate, so we've built the election hub on Perplexity's answer engine: an entry point for understanding key issues, voting intelligently, and tracking election results," Perplexity said in a blog post.
User-Friendly Access to Information
Perplexity added that the election hub will help answer election-related questions. Users can ask about topics like voting requirements, how to find polling places, and poll times, as well as receive detailed, AI-summarised analyses on ballot measures and candidates, including official policy stances and endorsements.
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Partnerships with Trusted Organisations
For each response, users can view the sources that informed an answer, allowing them to dive deeper and verify referenced materials. According to media reports, a Perplexity spokesperson confirmed that both AP and Democracy Works are official partners for the hub.
"Whether you're seeking to understand complex ballot measures, verify candidate positions, or simply find your polling place, Perplexity is here to support your civic engagement," the company said.
