33 Best Vote Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

The Latino Vote Podcast brings together the most sophisticated Latino voices in the country to provide you with insightful, accurate, unbiased, and timely information relating to the voting patterns and inclinations of the Nation's Hispanics. Mike Madrid, a brilliant GOP strategist who has worked for several U.S. presidents, and who is also the founder of the 2020 'game-changing' Lincoln Project, and Chuck Rocha, the senior strategist of the Bernie Sanders Campaign and the most impactful political consultant in the country in the last quarter century, face off with host, Jason Villalba, a three-term former member of the Texas Legislature and now the respected Chairman of the Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation. Together, they bring you a ringside seat to a 'no-holds barred' discussion of, The Latino Vote.  more

A podcast about the candidates, policies, and perspectives shaping the Pacific Northwest. There's a lot to wade through when it comes to Washington State politics. The drama, the facts, the money, and the movers and shakers. In Sound Politics KUOW host Libby Denkmann and politics reporter Scott Greenstone go beyond the ballot to guide you through what's happening in local politics, why it matters, and how you can use your vote to make a difference. more

Democracy Optimist is a thought-provoking public radio series and podcast that delves deep into the heart of democratic processes, elections, and voting rights to ask a simple but vital question: how do we sustain our democracy? The series is hosted by University of Kentucky Election Law research professor Joshua Douglas, a passionate advocate for civic engagement, and produced by WEKU. more

Greg Palast is an investigative reporter, whose stories appear on BBC Television, The Guardian, Al Jazeera and Rolling Stone. You can read/watch his reports at GregPalast.com. He is the author of the NY Times bestsellers The Best Democracy Money Can Buy, Billionaires & Ballot Bandits, Armed Madhouse, and the highly acclaimed Vultures' Picnic. You can stream his new film, Vigilante: Georgia's Vote Suppression Hitman — introduced by Martin Sheen and narrated by Rosario Dawson — for a limited time at: VigilanteMovie.com more

Vote Common Good is inspiring and mobilizing people of faith to make the common good their voting criteria. Tuesdays we talk Politics, Wednesdays we talk about how Faith should compel us to care about the Common Good, and Thursdays we talk Science, Space and Economics. more

Join the Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center for our monthly podcast, where we cover ranked choice voting election administration topics ranging from drafting legislation to election certification. We'll have brief interviews with team members of the Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center, election administrators who have run RCV elections, and more, to tell us about the resources available through the RCVRC and best practices learned from running RCV elections. more

The Inside Elections Podcast analyzes elections in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way.Inside Elections provides nonpartisan analysis of congressional, presidential, and gubernatorial races. With a combination of reporting and data, we break down the key races and bring valuable context to complex elections. more

Election season is messy. So many candidates. So little time! How to choose? We can't fill out the bubbles for you, but there are other ways we know how to help. In Colorado Public Radio's latest season of 'Who's Gonna Govern?' you'll hear in-depth interviews with candidates in some of our state's biggest — and most exciting — races. Who will replace Jared Polis in the governor's mansion? Will Democrats change course from first-term Sen. John Hickenlooper? Can upstart democratic socialist Melat Kiros or CU regent Wanda James beat out super-veteran Diana DeGette in Colorado's First Congressional District? 'Who's Gonna Govern?' will be periodically popping into your feed throughout the primary season with new episodes including GOP candidates for governor. And — before you even have a chance to miss us — we will be back with all new interviews for the general election. For more information about the candidates and their races, check out CPR's entire primary voter guide . more

A limited series podcast about the mechanics and technology of how we vote, mostly in the United States.

The Downballot podcast is dedicated to the thousands of elections below the presidency, from Senate to city council. With more than 20 years of experience analyzing U.S. elections, we provide unparalleled insight into congressional, state, and local races nationwide. Tune in every Thursday morning for one-of-a-kind coverage of these key contests. www.the-downballot.com more

On the Ballot with Ballotpedia connects people to politics by providing neutral, nonpartisan, and reliable information on our government, how it works, and where it's headed. This year, we're hoping to learn more about what our audience and what topics you want us to tackle. Complete a brief 5 minute survey to review the show and share some feedback: https://forms.gle/zPxYSog5civyvEKX6 Stream On the Ballot wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have any questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to send it to us at ****@ballotpedia.org or on Twitter. more

We are an Elections and Political based Podcast. We get you ready for any election and help you understand what the hell is going on. getpodlocal.substack.com more

Nonpartisan information for voting and civic engagement from the League of Women Voters of Portland. Oregon voters, educators, and interested community members can listen to nonpartisan candidate and ballot measure forums, candidate interviews, and information about how governmental and nongovernmental organizations are addressing important community issues. The League of Women Voters has worked for 105 years to defend democracy and empower voters. Visit our website, www.lwvpdx.org , to learn more about our League, become a member, or donate to support our programs. Subscribe to be sure you don't miss any of our podcasts about important community issues and election information. more

Every American living abroad can vote in the U.S., and can engage politically back home through Democrats Abroad, an official arm of the Democratic Party.Brought to you by David Schellenberg and Rachel Eugster (co-chairs of the Canada's Capital Region chapter of Democrats Abroad) this podcast is about Americans living outside the U.S.--who we are, what we stand for, how to get engaged back home, and how to make sure your vote is counted, Because when Democrats vote abroad, Democrats at home win.For more info: democratsabroad.orgTo register and request your ballot: votefromabroad.org more

AEI's John Fortier and EAC Commissioner Don Palmer pull back the curtain of the Voting Booth to reveal the inner workings of elections. They are joined by Secretaries of State, local election officials, scholars, and lawyers to examine the issues leading the 2024 elections. more

The Democracy Volunteers Podcast brings you insightful coverage of elections—past, present, local, national, and international. Our team of experts dives into the stories behind the ballots, speaking with candidates, campaigners, organisers and winners to uncover the narratives you won't hear anywhere else. Tune in for a deeper look at the elections that shape our world. Our podcast seeks to inform our listeners about the world of elections and election observation. We are nonpartisan, and so is it. We interview behind elections and democracy. Subscribe today or just listen in. more

This is Promote the Vote California, The Podcast is back with a powerful three-episode season featuring a diverse roundtable of experts in civic engagement, business leadership, and community organizing. This season explores how democracy shows up in our everyday spaces—workplaces, businesses, and neighborhoods—and the vital role each plays in strengthening voter participation. Together, we'll share practical strategies to push back against misinformationVisit promotethevoteca.sos.ca.gov to learn more about our program. more

Protecting Your Vote and Preserving the Constitutional Framework of American Elections

 Welcome to Her March To Democracy where we're telling stories along the National Votes For Women Trail. The trail chronicles the fight for voting rights for women. If you are a historian, history enthusiast, heritage tourist, or simply want to be inspired, listen to the stories of these remarkable and heroic activists who never wavered in their belief in democracy and the rule of law.  more

A podcast about democracy

What if voting didn't feel like homework? What if democracy came with a playlist? 100 Reasons to Vote isn't your typical civics class. It's a student-led podcast created by three women who decided to stop doomscrolling and start digging: Vaishnavi Sriparan and Shaaranki Kulenthirarasa , two Gen Z journalism majors who think democracy deserves better PR, and Pamela Hackett , a former CEO turned full-time journalism student. We're here to ask better questions, challenge broken systems, and flip the script on political confusion. From the ballot box to the backbenchers, we explore and ask why voting still matters — even when it feels like no one's listening. 'Democracy is messy,' and some feel, it's never been messier. And in that mess, people can get lost and lose their motivation to vote. Join us in our drive to get everyone to use their democratic right - and vote. more

Your source for all your election related questions. We are Elections, Voting and Democracy 101. Consider us your go-to spot for answers to all your questions about the basics of the democratic process in the United States. Each episode will feature a single topic and break it down — so that you can know it better and understand why it's important.... By equipping you with this knowledge, we hope to make it easier for you to be a participate in the democratic process. more

Tired of being told what to think by partisan gatekeepers? So are we. The Independent Voter Podcast brings you conversations that challenge the two-party echo chamber and reject the false binaries dominating today's political narratives. We focus on two things: (1) Election reforms that increase real competition and voter choice , and (2) Policy issues that defy the black-and-white frameworks set by national party agendas . We've been called everything: liberals, undercover Republicans, progressives, socialists, libertarians—even anarchists. And depending on the article, they're all true. We are open to any voice that follows our simple etiquette. If you believe political independence is a mindset, not a middle ground, you're in the right place. This the Independent Voter Podcast.. more

An international politics podcast discussing elections and political events around the world. Each episode will discuss upcoming elections and offer insights into significant events. more

Engaged Voters is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization with a mission to develop informed voters into agents of change through organized post-election engagement with elected officials. more

Podcast by Rick Hasen

Join the Respect Voters Coalition for a new podcast about the rewarding work of protecting democracy! Hosted by Brittany Buford, Katie Fahey, and Benjamin Singer. more

Are you a young person. Are you about to turn 18. Tune in to hear all about politics and why young people should have a voice in politics. more

Voting Rights and the extreme importance of voting in every election, no matter who you support. The goal of Vote Voiced is for every Voter to make voting their lifestyle. Voting should be celebrated, not seen as a burden. Please subscribe at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vote-voiced/subscribe Like Vote Voiced on Facebook, follow Vote Voiced on TikTok Visit Vote Voiced at www.votevoiced.com Donate to vote voiced at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/vote-voiced-1 Listen to the Vote Voiced Podcast on all Podcast Platforms Please subscribe to the show. $2.99 on Spotify more

Welcome to The City That Votes, a podcast series from the Chicago Board of Elections taking you behind the polling place curtain for a look and listen at how our election system works in the Windy City. more

Let's help voters be confident that their ballots are counted as cast. Honest conversations between host, Caltech prof and election expert Mike Alvarez, and election officials, researchers, and other stakeholders about elections. more

Voting Matters is a series of conversations about the Kentucky electoral process co-hosted by Liza Holland, president of the Lexington chapter of the League of Women Voters, WUKY News Director Alan Lytle and their guests. Topics include how and where to register to vote, upcoming candidate and issue-oriented forums, and other LWV initiatives. more

This is the official Podcast of The True Representation Movement. The True Representation Movement is an initiative designed to elect representatives to the U.S. House of Representatives who commit to voting on all bills strictly according to the will of the people. For more, please go to: https://jointrm.com/The TRM Podcast is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it. more