[votesmart.org] is a visually engaging interactive tool funded by and designed by that allows the general public to quickly and easily see how closely political candidates align with their views on 12 different key issues. It forms an online resource for all sorts of political information surrounding candidates, including their voting records, interest group ratings, campaign finances, and personal biographies.

Next to its obvious usefulness, the website seems especially unique in its consistent visual flow and cool animated graphics. The fluid navigation structure reacts to the specific interests and information needs of the user, and is able to deliver detailed data depending on the state, zip code, district, and candidate details such as campaign financing and voting records. The data that is shown originates from the and the .