Issue
A policy issue we record candidates’ positions on, framed as a yes or no question.
- Returned by
GET /v1/issues
Fields
| Field | Type | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
slug | string | Issue slug, for issues= filters.23 values so far: meanings | abortion |
name | string | Short name: “Abortion”. | Abortion |
question | string | The yes/no question a position’s stance answers. | Should abortion be legal in most or all cases? |
description | string | What the issue covers. | Access to abortion, including bans, gestational limits, exceptions, federal protections a… |