Best Apps for U.S. Presidential Election News, Entertainment, and More

The 2016 U.S. Presidential election is shaping up to be quite the real-life, afternoon soap opera, wouldn’t you agree? As controversies, conflicts, and even federal investigations continue to embroil the top two most controversial candidates in modern history, some of you might even be nearing your wits end with the seemingly incessant influx of “bombshell revelations,” back-and-forth banter, and redundant news headlines.

Well, folks, the good news is that it’s almost (sort of) over! Yet as we enter the final days of the most unprecedented election season, quite possibly, in the history of our great nation, it’s only reasonable to assume that the attacks and breaking stories will continue to unfold and it’s for that reason we’ve decided to comb the App Store in search of the top 5 apps for closely monitoring your favorite candidates, and the final stages of the show.

1. We The People

This free election-tracking app is unique because it also contains a social media component. You can connect with your favored candidate, as well as other voters —you can ask questions, and receive clarification if you’re still in the vast pool of undecided voters. Best of all, though, you get to choose the candidate (or candidates) you want to follow — including Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Gary Johnson, or Jill Stein — so you’re getting to learn more about who’s who and what they stand for, while connecting with people who share your sentiments.

2. VotePlz

VotePlz is ideal for those who, amidst the calamity of the season, might have forgotten to even register to vote in the first place. You can register to vote by scanning (or manually entering) your state ID or drivers license credentials, and even obtain your designated polling place and the hours it will be operating right from the app. Can’t make it to the polls this Tuesday? Depending on your State of residence, you’ll also be able to request an absentee, vote by mail ballot — however, with voting already underway in most states, this feature is 100% dependent on your state’s voting rules and regulations.

3. Hillary 2016

If you’re #WithHer, then you definitely need to download the free Hillary 2016 app. It features an interface resembling your very own, virtual campaign office, where you can interact with other voters by picking up the phone and calling them, watch campaign ads on your “in-office television set,” and even complete “tasks” at your virtual desk. Tasks include fun things like quizzes, social media challenges, or making donations to the Clinton campaign. And the more you use the app, the more stars you’ll collect, which can then be redeemed for various upgrades to your office.

4. America First

Alternatively, if Teflon Don is your man, you should definitely download the Trump campaign’s free America First app. You don’t get to play around in your virtual fantasy office or anything, but you’ll essentially get to do everything else — including message and connect with fellow patriots, take quizzes, fill out crossword puzzles, make small donations, and receive up-to-the-minute happenings as they pertain to Trump events. You’ll gain exclusive access to Trump/Pence campaign videos, and also read into the candidate’s stance on a variety of pressing issues affecting Americans today.

5. Real Clear Politics

It doesn’t get much clearer than this one! Real Clear Politics is an unbiased, non-partisan way to get your fill of the inside scoop. RealClearPolitics.com (RCP) has emerged as one of America’s premier, independently-run political news websites — offering a myriad of up-to-the-minute developments, non-partisan analysis, statistics, polling data, insider commentary, and more — from both ends of the ideological spectrum — updated every morning and throughout the day.