Endorsements FAQ

Entering Endorsements

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Entering Endorsements Early

How early can I enter endorsements?

We recommend beginning to enter endorsements through the endorsements tool roughly six (6) weeks ahead of the election. Check out our Coverage Timeline for important dates related to upcoming elections.

What happens after my endorsement entry is marked as pending?

Once you’ve added your endorsed candidate, the candidate's status will be marked as "pending", and the endorsement will become visible on your slate card.

When our team has completed research and quality assurance for your chosen election, the status of your endorsements will change:

1. If our research team has confirmed that the candidate is running in the election, the status will change from "pending" to "active".

2. If our research team has not been able to confirm that the candidate is running in the election, the status will change from "pending" to "not found".

What should I do if an endorsement entry is marked as not found?

When a candidate is marked as "not found", that means our research team has reviewed your submission and found that there is not a candidacy for that election. If you do nothing, the candidate will remain on your slate card. However, if you'd like to resolve the "not found" error, we recommend:

1. Double check your research: There are several reasons a candidate might not have been found, including when a candidate drops out of the race or is running for a different position with a similar name. We'd also recommend checking that the candidate was submitted for the correct election -- it can be easy to mix up primary and general elections, for instance.

2. Submit a ticket: If you're certain the candidate is in the election, please submit a support ticket or reach out to the team at support@balloready.org.

For more information about the endorsement process, please reach out to your Customer Success Lead.