In Virginia’s lowest turnout election, technology startup Branch provides a new way for young…Last Friday, early voting began for Virginia’s 2023 primary elections. In just under two months, Virginia voters will select which…May 12, 2023May 12, 2023
A translation puzzle we’re eager to solve.Georgia voters can now access information on thousands of candidates in Spanish, Korean, and Chinese.May 19, 2022May 19, 2022
Branch Politics launches a new feature to show how Atlanta candidates’ campaigns are being financedThe feature analyzes thousands of pages of campaign disclosure PDFs to summarize things like top PAC and Corporate contributors.Nov 1, 2021Nov 1, 2021
Getting up to speed on the 2021 Atlanta City Council electionsAs you drive or walk around Atlanta, you are experiencing the decisions made by the city council. This Fall, all 15 seats are up for grabs.Oct 28, 2021Oct 28, 2021
The Buckhead City Movement: will Atlanta’s northern neighborhood become its own city?“Should I stay or should I go now?” The infamous question asked by The Clash is now being considered by Buckhead, a neighborhood in…Oct 27, 2021Oct 27, 2021
New American Pathways partners with Branch Politics to boost participation of new American votersThe two organizations have launched a non-partisan website that makes it easy to learn about local candidates before the Nov 2nd election.Oct 27, 2021Oct 27, 2021
A look at Atlanta mayoral candidate Andre DickensThis year, there will be 14 candidates on the ballot for Atlanta mayor. We’ll introduce you to one of the 14: Andre Dickens.Oct 25, 2021Oct 25, 2021
A look at Atlanta mayoral candidate Antonio BrownAntonio Brown is one of the 14 candidates running for Atlanta Mayor this year. We’ll take a quick look at who he is and what he’s running onOct 23, 2021Oct 23, 2021
How the 2021 election could shape the future of the BeltLineThe BeltLine is one of the most popular walking paths in all of Atlanta. How did it come to be? What’s in the BeltLine’s future?Oct 22, 2021Oct 22, 2021
Getting up to speed on public transit in AtlantaAtlanta candidates are debating the future of public transit in the city. We’ll get you up to speed on the major types of public transit.Oct 13, 2021Oct 13, 2021