dc-candidates

Retrieve UK electoral candidate data from the DemocracyClub JSON API.

1|Updated Apr 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/danbri/forgetmenot --skill dc-candidates
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Skill: dc-candidates
Source: https://github.com/danbri/forgetmenot/tree/main/skills/dc-candidates
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/danbri/forgetmenot --skill dc-candidates

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill resolves the difficulty of identifying UK electoral candidates, their party affiliations, and their historical participation across different constituencies and election cycles.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Candidate History Tracking: Retrieve the full electoral history of a specific individual across multiple seats and years.
  • Election Enumeration: List all candidates standing for a specific constituency in a given general election.
  • Use Case: A researcher needs to verify which candidates stood in the Holborn and St Pancras constituency during the 2024 general election and identify their party affiliations.

Quick Start

Use the dc-candidates skill to list all candidates for the 2024 general election in the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

Frequently Asked Questions about dc-candidates

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I retrieve UK electoral candidates for a specific constituency in a general election?

To retrieve UK electoral candidates for a specific constituency, query the DemocracyClub JSON API by constituency and election cycle. This provides structured records of all candidates standing in that ballot, including their party affiliations.

What UK electoral candidate data does the DemocracyClub API provide?

The DemocracyClub API provides crowd-sourced UK electoral candidate data, including party affiliations, historical participation across multiple seats, and constituency-level ballot information for cross-referencing with Parliament members.

Can I track a specific candidate's full electoral history across different UK constituencies?

Yes, you can track a specific candidate's electoral history across different UK constituencies. The data retrieval process cross-references individual candidates across multiple seats and election cycles to map their historical participation.

Does this tool require any dependencies to look up UK election records?

No dependencies are required to look up UK election records. The Skill operates independently by querying the DemocracyClub JSON API to provide structured, crowd-sourced electoral records without needing external components.

What's the best way to cross-reference political candidates with UK Parliament members?

The best way to cross-reference political candidates with UK Parliament members is by querying the DemocracyClub JSON API, which facilitates linking candidate records from constituency ballots with historical parliamentary data.

Are there limitations to the crowd-sourced electoral records from DemocracyClub?

The primary limitation of crowd-sourced electoral records from DemocracyClub is data accuracy and completeness, as records depend on community contributions rather than official election returns, potentially affecting historical candidate verification.