The Problem
Elected officials are supposed to be accountable to the people who elected them. But in practice, constituents rarely get direct answers to direct questions — and when a politician dodges, changes the subject, or goes silent, there's no permanent record of that silence.
WhyTho fixes that.
What We Do
We track every US elected official — federal representatives, senators, governors, and state legislators. Anyone can submit a question, and the community upvotes the ones that matter most. Questions that reach 10+ net votes become “qualifying” — ones that politicians are publicly expected to answer.
Every week, we record each politician's response rate: how many qualifying questions they answered vs. how many they ignored. That record is permanent. It follows them.
The Weekly Cycle
Every Monday at midnight Eastern, the week resets. Questions are archived, scores are locked in, and a fresh week begins. Politicians who answered their qualifying questions carry a strong response rate. Those who went silent carry that record too.
For Politicians
Any elected official can claim their profile and respond directly to questions from constituents. Verified officials get a checkmark and the ability to post answers in their own voice. Responding builds trust — and the platform surfaces that to constituents actively.
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WhyTho is an independent civic tech project. We have no affiliation with any political party, PAC, or government agency. We believe informed voters and accountable officials make democracy work better for everyone.