Verify Your Profile
Learn what you need before you submit your candidate profile for review.
Why Verify Your Profile
Verified candidates receive a trust badge on their profile. It helps voters know the profile is really managed by the candidate or their team, and it gives voters more confidence when they engage.
Why verify your profile:
- • Show a verified badge on your profile
- • Help voters trust that the profile is authentic
- • Make your profile easier to evaluate at a glance
- • Prepare your profile for future candidate tools
What You Need
Complete these items before you verify your profile.
Profile photo
RequiredUpload a clear, professional photo of yourself. Avoid group photos, logos, or blurry images.
Bio
Minimum 150 charactersWrite a bio of at least 150 characters explaining your motivation for running and your qualifications.
Contact information
Email or PhoneProvide at least one valid contact method (email or phone number) for voter inquiries.
Position and region
Both requiredSpecify the elective position you're running for and the exact region (county, constituency, or ward).
One clear profile
RequiredUse one candidate profile for the position and region you are running for.
Account age
Minimum 1 hourNew accounts may need a short waiting period before you can submit your profile for review.
How It Works
Submit your details, then our team checks that the profile is authentic and complete.
Complete your profile
Add your photo, bio, contact details, position, and region. The more complete your profile is, the easier it is for voters and our team to understand who you are.
Usually takes: 5-10 minutes
You can complete most profile details from your candidate dashboard.
Submit for review
When you are ready, submit your profile for review. We may ask for supporting documents if we need help confirming your identity or your connection to the campaign.
- • Use your real name and current campaign details
- • Upload clear supporting documents when requested
- • Make sure your position and region are accurate
- • Use an email address you can access
Review time: usually a few working days
We'll email you when there is an update. Priority review may be available when you submit your profile.
What Can Slow Review Down
Similar candidate profiles
If another profile appears to represent the same candidate, we may need more information before verifying yours.
Unclear or sensitive profile content
Content that is unclear, copied, abusive, or misleading can slow down review.
Hard-to-confirm identity
Temporary email addresses, missing contact details, or weak supporting documents can make it harder to verify your profile.
Low-quality profile photo
Blurry photos, stock images, AI-generated images, logos, or group photos can delay review.
Tips for Faster Review
- Complete your profile fully before submitting it for review
- Use a clear, recent photo of yourself against a plain background
- Write an authentic, personal bio explaining why you're running and what makes you qualified
- Provide a permanent email address (avoid temporary or disposable email services)
- Double-check that your position and region information is accurate
- Avoid copying content from other sources - write in your own words
- Watch your email after submitting in case we need more information
Need Help?
You can check your profile review from your candidate dashboard. The checklist shows what you've completed and what still needs attention.