the loop initiative

The Loop Initiative helps Polk County, Florida families, self-advocates, and caregivers see where candidates stand on autism-related issues, from health coverage and school services to employment and safety. We share sourced, nonpartisan information drawn from official records and candidate responses. We never rate, score, or endorse anyone. Join to follow the record, vote informed, and connect with our community events.

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Adrian Pottinger

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Founder of The Loop Initiative. Web developer and creative building free, nonpartisan tools for informed voting in Polk County, FL.

How we work
We show you the public record. We don't rate, score, or endorse candidates or parties. Every stance comes from official sources like voting records and candidates' own words, and each one links back to where it came from. When a candidate hasn't said anything on an issue, we say so plainly. You get the facts, and the decision stays yours.

See who is on your ballot
Enter your address and see the candidates in your districts, along with where they stand on autism-related issues like health coverage, school services, and employment. Sourced, nonpartisan, and free.
Find your candidates: https://theloopinitiative.com/candidates

Mark your calendar: General Election, November 3
Oct 5: Last day to register to vote
Oct 18 to 31: Early voting, 9 am to 6 pm, at ten sites across Polk County
Oct 22: Last day to request a mail ballot (5 pm)
Nov 3: Election Day, 7 am to 7 pm. Mail ballots must arrive by 7 pm.
Confirm your registration and find your site at polkelections.gov.

Candidate questionnaire update
We sent every 2026 candidate on our roster the same questions about autism-related issues. Their answers are posted word for word on each candidate's page. Candidates who haven't responded are listed as such, with no judgment attached. We'll keep updating as answers come in.