New Mobile App Helps Voters Research #nhpolitics Candidates

Smartphone users can now learn about the candidates and where they stand on key issues before casting their vote on Election Day, thanks to the most comprehensive free mobile app launched today by the non-partisan,non-political Live Free or Die Alliance (LFDA).

The NH Voter Guide 2014 mobile app provides access to knowledge about every major candidate seeking state and federal office in the November 4, 2014 General Election. The data provided on this app will be continuously updated through Election Day. In addition to including the NH Gubernatorial, US Senate, and US Congressional races, the NH Voter Guide 2014 also profiles the Executive Council races as well every one of our 800+ candidates vying for seats in the NH House and Senate. The NH Voter Guide 2014 mobile app is free and now available for Android and iOS mobile devices.

“With today’s busy lifestyle, voters need quick, touch of a button access to candidate information,” said Greg Harville,project organizer for the LFDA NH Voter Guide 2014. “Our new voter guide app helps citizens quickly review acandidate’s background, position on key NH issues, and previous voting history.”

The app also addresses a major challenge facing all NH voters – that of simply knowing basic information about somecandidates who do not receive widespread media coverage. The NH Voter Guide 2014 is an easy mobile tool created forthe realities of modern voters who want information about candidates the same way they access it in so many other areasof their lives.

The NH Voter Guide 2014 app includes features that provide citizens with the quickest, most effective way possible to:

• Find out what NH House, Senate or Executive Council district you live in and who is running for office.
• Review candidate education, experience, and background information profiles.
• See which candidates completed the LFDA issue questionnaire and where they stand on key issues.
• NH Voter 2014 is easy to download from Apple’s App store or Google play.

With the NH Voter Guide 2014, mobile app users will have access to these key benefits at their fingertips:

• Easy to visualize and understand “thumbs up, thumbs down” (support or do not support) symbols for candidate positions on key issues. (Seven major issues are included in the mobile app with more available on the LFDA website).
• Locate local candidates by name, city, or town.
• Simple, factual candidate background summaries as well as photos when available.
• Cross platform availability for Android and iOS users.
• The information on the NH Voter Guide 2014 app can also be found on the LFDA website (www.lfda.org), including candidate positions on 19 key NH issues and previous voting records.

About the Live Free or Die Alliance

The Live Free or Die Alliance (LFDA) is a non-partisan, non-profit association committed to encouraging civic engagementby providing objective information on important issues facing New Hampshire citizens, as well as comprehensiveinformation on candidates and elected officials. With a community of over 42,000, the LFDA takes no positions on issues,does not endorse candidates, and does not advance any political or social ideology. As New Hampshire’s

“Virtual Town Hall,” the LFDA provides a forum to encourage civil dialogue and connect citizens

with their elected officials. More information about the LFDA can be found at lfda.org. You can also like us onFacebook by visiting facebook.com/LiveFreeorDieAlliance and add your voice to that of other citizens, or follow uson Twitter via @nhlfda.

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