State Scorecards

A state scorecard turns complex voting records into clear, actionable insights. They show how members of state legislatures vote on issues that matter most to an organization and the public. Rather than sorting through hundreds of bills and complex voting records, scorecards give you a quick snapshot of where each legislator stands—and how closely their votes align with your values.

Every year, state legislatures consider hundreds of bills, amendments, and votes. For most people, keeping track of all of that activity, along with constant bill changes, is unrealistic. State scorecards bridge that gap by offering:

Clear summaries of priority legislation
Straightforward comparisons of lawmakers
Easy-to-understand grades, scores and rankings
See who is supporting or opposing your priorities

Notable Scorecard Partner

ACLU of Pennsylvania

2020

4 Scorecards

Topics Covered

Criminal Justice
LGBQ&T Rights
Privacy & Surveillance
Reproductive Freedom
Voting Rights

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How Our Scorecards Work

You choose the bills that align with your mission. We handle the rest.

Organizations select and score legislation based on their values and priorities. Our Legislator Scoring Engine™ automatically evaluates each legislator’s votes and calculates accurate, up-to-date scores—displayed as percentages, letter grades, or point totals. Legislators can then be ranked for easy comparison.

Some scorecards also include:

Bonus points for sponsoring or championing key legislation
Neutral designations for bills not directly scored, but are being monitored
Bill Summaries for each bill or action

What You Can Learn from a Scorecard

Our state scorecards transform legislative data into actionable information. Visitors can quickly answer:

Which state legislators represent me?

Do my legislators vote in line with my values?

Which lawmakers lead on my priority issues?

What state legislation should I pay attention to?

Are State Scorecards Effective?

Yes. Along with our clients, we’ve found them to be highly effective tools for education and engagement. Our scorecards represent millions of people across the U.S. and they’ve been shared hundreds of thousands of times on social media.

Legislators Notice

We regularly hear from legislators who want to better understand their scores and ensure their contact information is accurate. Legislators also share our scorecards publicly because they’re proud of their scores.

Supporters Share

Our National Parks Action Fund scorecard has had over 150K+ Likes, Shares and Comments—just on Facebook alone!

Who Uses State Scorecards?

Voters use them to evaluate candidates and incumbents before Election Day.
Advocacy organizations use them to educate supporters and spotlight legislative priorities.
Journalists and researchers use them to track trends and accountability
Legislators use them to understand how their actions are being perceived by the public.

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