Searching for candidates and positions
What can the search tool do?
- In CivicEngine, you can find candidates and positions using the search tool. If you type in the candidate’s name or the name of the position, it will appear in the results.
- You can use search or the Elections tab to find positions, but measures are only viewable in the Elections tab.
- The search function...
- Will return candidates who match on first and/or last names.
- Will return positions that match any of the individual search terms
- E.g. results for a search for Mississippi Representative will include all positions labeled Representative and all positions labeled Mississippi.
How do I search?
- You’ll see the search bar on the homepage when you log in to CivicEngine. Simply type in the candidate or position name and click Search.
- You’ll see an array of results. Select the candidate that you’re looking for.
- Note: You can use the dropdown menu on the left to filter by state to narrow your search.