Voters Confirm Our Mission

In case you still haven’t heard, we recently collected some fascinating data about what voters are thinking. AFA Action and iVoterGuide commissioned leading Christian researcher Dr. George Barna and his team at Arizona Christian University to conduct a nationwide survey. Among the findings:

• 1 in 5 people think local races are fixed.
• 1 in 6 people think their vote doesn’t matter.

Those numbers show how many people believe their votes are expendable. Another key finding from Dr. Barna’s research: While 85 percent of likely voters will cast ballots at the top of the ticket, only 55 percent say they will “definitely vote” for offices further down the ballot. This means voters are skipping the offices with the most direct impact on their lives, such as district attorneys, mayors, judges, and county commissioners, as well as city council and school board members. The deciding voters were in the booth; they just didn’t finish their ballots!

Voters confirm our mission

Voters go quiet down ballot not because of apathy, but because they want reliable information. Forty-six percent of those surveyed said lack of information is the No. 1 reason they skip down-ballot races. With these statistics in mind, we’re asking: What would boost voter confidence and participation?

• 64 percent of those surveyed said a trusted, accurate, and unbiased source of candidate information would affect their likelihood of voting.
• 38 percent said a trusted voter guide is the most effective fix (more than polls, endorsements, pastors, or friends).

These results confirmed our mission at iVoterGuide. They also reinforce our motivation working towards November and beyond.

State voter guides are rolling out now!

iVoterGuide is uniquely positioned to fill the information gap voters are seeking. Right now, our online voter guides are being made available, state by state, throughout the nation. If you're receiving this email, you're on our list to be notified when your state voter guide becomes available. They cover federal and statewide races, state legislative races and ballot measures, as well as a growing number of down-ballot and school board races. You’ll find candidates’ track records, funding sources/connections, endorsements, and media. For candidates who filled out our questionnaire, you’ll find their own stated beliefs about issues of greatest concern to biblical voters. We provide everything you need to vote with confidence—all organized in one place.

I have tremendous hope in American voters. When armed with the information they need, I believe we will vote for a government more reflective of the Christian values responsible for our nation’s founding. Even though “likely voters” were surveyed, not just Christian voters, a vast majority support some common sense measures. According to the data, they want candidates who protect …

• minors from sexually explicit media online – 71 percent
• parental rights in children’s healthcare – 63 percent
• family rights of biological parents – 60 percent

Of those surveyed, 45 percent said they prefer judges who make rulings based only on the Constitution’s original intent vs. the 20 percent who prefer judges making revisionist rulings. These voters also said they prefer judges with a biblical and conservative worldview vs. a liberal and secular worldview. That is why iVoterGuide has expanded our research to include state supreme court judges. This additional coverage helps voters identify which judges are following the original intent of the law and which ones are legislating from the bench. We not only look at the candidate's judicial philosophy, but also for a biblical and conservative worldview.

These numbers show the impact a Christian worldview can make on government and the cultural landscape in America. Together, I’m confident we can install the most effective, biblically-minded majority this November.

I can personally vouch for our diligent staff and volunteers who prayerfully research this information, make it available, and distribute it for every address nationwide (at no cost).  As always, keep praying for God's kingdom to come on earth as it is in heaven this November.

Join us for "Biblical Citizenship in Modern America," an online class hosted by iVoterGuide and Patriot Academy. This special offering STARTS TONIGHT and takes place 8-10 p.m. (CST) on Mondays, October 12-November 30. (I'll be participating in the discussion October 19, so I hope to see you there!)