Heyo, I go by Kedro - or Kevin, depending on who's addressing me, either works - and I'm a longtime independent voter who joined the Democratic party in 2020. While I've always voted Blue, the 2016 election demonstrated that this would be an All Hands on Deck situation for the foreseeable future.

This is based out of Los Angeles; I originally planned to do an LA-focused voting info platform. After quickly realizing that the HQ's impact could be much larger, I started with mapping national elections - and decided to drill down over time.

Always building.

I've helped to build knowledge bases for a few companies from the entry-level and realized those skills can be applied towards a long-time goal of running my own political organization of some sort. Work experience includes being in Tech Support, Leadership, New Hire and Tech Support Training, and other roles. For a short while, I co-ran a DIY online magazine that provided a lot of coverage with in-depth reporting, and it developed a solid following. (The e-mag ended when my partner moved out of state.) After several years of editing VotingInfoHQ.com until I fall asleep at my desk, the HQ truly has developed its own pulse.

I've actively helped/encouraged folks to vote since I was a teenager, co-founded a poli-sci club at a local college several years back, wrote press releases for a congressional campaign, and have other relevant experience - which speaks a bit to my lifelong politics obsession. I alllmost became a campaign manager for a friend who was mulling a local city council run.

In 2020, I decided to register with the Democrats. By the time I got my "Welcome to the CA Dem Party" email, I'd already established Voting Info HQ, the Elections Center+ (formerly Dems Database), and Dems Hub as a three-headed approach to this enterprise.

Voting Info HQ is solely owned and operated by me, Kedro.

The entirety of this project is unquestionably my happy place. Whether it's covering Jonestown or John Lewis in-depth for the podcast or spending the dozens of hours needed to update and QC the 118th Democrats of Congress pages, updating SEO across hundreds of pages or seeking to expand and connect with others to level up, it's all a labor of love. 

Any donation you can spare will go towards maintaining and formalizing Voting Info HQ further, with a specific plan to expand that can be accelerated with your help.

Voting Info HQ sees Democrats as being on the right side of history in these weird times.

Shirley Chisholm said, "If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair." That mindset helps to fuel Voting Info HQ as an unconventional, outside organization that's hustling to get viewed as legitimate by insiders over the next several years.

And it's that effort of grassroots effort of organizers, doorknockers, phone-bankers, people talking to their family and friends and ensuring those around them have a plan to vote, those who are called to action in support of our beautifully wild superlative of all democracies - those are the People doing the real work.

The general approach with elections is that this organization will support all Democratic Primary winners.

I joined Twitter during the beginning of the COVID pandemic, around the Spring of 2020. One of my very first Twitter friends was Rick Rosner ( @dumbassgenius on Twitter ), who helped me to hash out an idea to make a Twitter page about voting information. A smart, fun voting page - in some ways a steep hill to climb with that premise alone.

The Twitter account grew rapidly over a few months of posting and making connections to many great Democrats who were gracious with their time by highlighting many Democrat accounts. Quickly, I recognized that this service and my info-feed were not entirely unique but entirely relevant and helpful - by highlighting candidates, making complex topics bite-size - and doing it in my own style. The metrics were initially stunning for this start-up op that operates on no budget whatsoever.

As certain follower milestones were hit on the Twitter account, new wings were added to the Twitter page each time. Making art graphics, starting a podcast, yadda yadda, and ultimately starting a website. (For social media, I'm only on Bluesky for now.)

And here we are, and here we go. 

Glad to have you alongside me on this bizarre, rewarding ride.

At this time, no. While I continue to have conversations over time and welcome them, Voting Info HQ is currently an independent enterprise. The HQ is, as you can see, in full support of Democrats down-ballot.

If you're interested in a partnership or helping the HQ to expand - reach out: kedro@votinginfohq.com or at the social media links above. We could be a great match to be a part of continually uplifting our communities by electing Democrats cycle over cycle.

Always building.