Participation is not limited to the two or three frontrunners, but it is open to all candidates on the ballot, unlike televised debates. DNet allows candidates to communicate with voters without forcing them to raise huge campaign warchests. All candidates can enable voters to email them directly to ask questions, volunteer or donate. Voters can also submit questions to the LWV for inclusion in the grid. DNet is easy to use, by candidates and by voters.
Candidates can enter their positions directly, when they want to and without any editing.
And voters have a one-stop shop for a multitude of information on candidates, ballot measures, campaign finance information, political parties and elected officials. Our database is easy to use. It gives voters the opportunity to research issues, find the offices, ballot measures, when elections are, what election events are occurring and see who's running in their area, all based on their zip code. DNet, created by the Center for Governmental Studies, began service in 1996. We covered the Presidential election, California State Assembly elections and local elections in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Seattle and King County, Washington.