Elevra
Discover and Support Local Candidates in Seconds.
How Elevra Works
About Elevra
Elevra was founded by students and faculty at Cornell University to put power in the hands of local communities. We are a nonpartisan, focused solution for voters to engage with local elections and for candidates to manage their campaigns from one place.
Why Use Elevra?
Contribute Smarter
Make informed, data-driven decisions about which candidates to support.
Donate Faster
Our streamlined platform gets your contribution to local campaigns in just a few clicks.
Quantify Impact
Track how your donations are being put to work in your community.
Why Get Involved With Local Elections
Drive The Change You Want
Local officials can act fast, making decisions without the delays of big-government bureaucracy.
Build Neighborhood Connections
Engage with local leaders, foster collaboration, and create a more connected, thriving community.
If You Don’t Show Up, Someone Else Will
Low-turnout elections mean a tiny group of voters decides everything. If you don’t vote, your loudest, most extreme neighbors will - and they’ll pick the people who run your life.
What Do Local Politicians Decide?
Mayor Shapes Your Neighborhood
They decide what gets built, where money flows, and who your city serves. Your block thrives - or it gets left behind.
District Attorney Determines Your Safety
They choose who faces charges and who walks free. They either protect your street or let danger back in.
School Boards Control What Your Kids Learn
They pick who teaches, what's taught, and which schools get funded - or left behind. If parents don’t vote, someone else shapes kids' education, safety, and future.