Press Release: Democracy, Simplified – AI Constituent Engagement Tool Enters Public Preview
Washington, D.C. – March 3, 2025 – Hilltop, a civic technology company based in Washington, D.C., announced its public preview of CivIQ, an AI-powered voter engagement tool designed to revolutionize how citizens communicate with their lawmakers.
For many Americans, contacting their elected representatives feels outdated, frustrating and inefficient. Voters struggle to find contact information, encounter busy phone lines, and feel unheard when trying to voice their concerns. CivIQ eliminates these barriers through cutting-edge AI technology that makes civic engagement seamless, effective, and accessible with messages being delivered directly to lawmakers in systems beyond the inbox.
AI-Enabled Messaging for Smarter Constituent Engagement
CivIQ simplifies and enhances civic participation by enabling users to immediately identify their representatives and send personalized messages that align with relevant legislation or issues. Whether constituents are supporting new legislation, opposing a proposed bill, or simply providing feedback, CivIQ's AI-powered tools ensure their messages are clear, compelling, and delivered directly to lawmakers.
“We believe that democracy works best when people engage with their representatives. CivIQ eliminates the frustration of busy phone lines and confusing processes, ensuring every citizen has a direct, effective way to be heard,” said Aubrey Ottenstein, Co-Founder of Hilltop
CivIQ seamlessly integrates with Capitol Hill’s existing constituent engagement systems, ensuring voter messages are delivered efficiently while providing legislative offices with clean, complete, and actionable data. In just a few clicks, voters can craft and deliver personalized, impactful messages directly to decision-makers, guaranteeing that their messages are received.
A More Accessible and Impactful Experience
CivIQ is designed to redefine civic engagement with features that make it easier and more effective:
AI Messaging Empowering voters with AI-generated messages that are personalized, relevant, and action-oriented. The system leverages advanced natural language processing to craft concise, impactful messages tailored to specific legislation, the voter’s stance, and their unique context.
Direct CRM Integration with Legislators CivIQ’s CRM integration feature ensures that advocacy messages flow seamlessly into legislators' existing constituent engagement systems.
Secure and Privacy-focused Technology CivIQ employs robust encryption and compliance measures to ensure constituent data and messages are secure. Data is only shared with lawmakers, and no information is sold or shared with third parties.
“CivIQ modernizes constituent engagement, connecting voters with their representatives through the channels they actually use—no more long hold times or outdated systems.,” Co-Founder Kristen Morgan added.
CivIQ's transition to public preview marks a major milestone in its mission to build a more informed, connected, and engaged electorate—one where every voter can easily make their voice heard and influence the policymaking process.
For more information about CivIQ, visit https://civiq.chat/
About CivIQ
CivIQ is an AI-powered civic engagement tool dedicated to making civic participation simple, effective, and impactful. Born from Hilltop’s mission to empower citizen voices, CivIQ leverages cutting-edge technology to connect constituents with lawmakers, ensuring every voice is heard in the democratic process.