# Tools for Election Coverage: Follow the Money, Track Legislation, Map Districts (2026)

> Free tools for election reporting. OpenSecrets for campaign finance, BillTrack50 for legislation, Census Reporter for demographics, FOIA tools, and data visualization for election coverage.

**Source:** https://fieldwork.news/guides/tools-for-election-coverage
**Published:** 2026-04-03
**Last updated:** 2026-04-03
**Author:** Mike Schneider (Resonator)

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