Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server and Client: Elections Canada

Description

A Model Context Protocol server that brings Canadian elections data into LLM tools. Specifically tested for use with Claude Desktop. Also powers the MCP client used at threefortythree.ca/chat.

Use Case

Ideal for researchers, journalists, and political analysts who need real-time access to Canadian electoral data directly within their LLM workflows. Enables conversational access to polling data, electoral district information, and historical election results.

Market Comparison

Unlike traditional data APIs that require custom integration, this MCP server works seamlessly with LLM tools that support the Model Context Protocol, providing a natural language interface to complex electoral data.

Integration

Currently integrated with Claude Desktop and powers the chat interface at threefortythree.ca/chat. Compatible with any LLM tool that supports the Model Context Protocol standard.

Technical Goals

Implement the Model Context Protocol standard for Canadian elections data
Provide real-time access to electoral district information
Enable natural language queries for polling data and election results
Create a reusable framework for electoral data access via LLMs
Demonstrate the practical application of MCP for domain-specific data

Architecture Overview

The CanadaElections MCP server is built with the following components:

Data Layer: Manages access to electoral data sources, polling aggregation, and historical results
MCP Interface: Implements the Model Context Protocol standard for seamless LLM integration
Query Parser: Interprets natural language queries about Canadian elections
Response Generator: Formats electoral data into LLM-friendly responses

Key Features

Access to all 343 federal electoral districts data
Historical election results from past federal elections
Current and historical polling data
Demographic information for electoral districts
Projection models for upcoming elections
Seamless integration with Claude Desktop
PyPI package for easy installation

Installation

Install the package from PyPI:

pip install elections-canada-mcp-server

Basic Usage

from elections_canada_mcp_server import CanadaElectionsMCPServer

# Initialize the server
server = CanadaElectionsMCPServer()

# Start the server
server.start()

# The server is now accessible to MCP-compatible LLM tools

Integration with Claude Desktop

To use with Claude Desktop:

Install and start the MCP server
Open Claude Desktop preferences
Navigate to "Model Context Protocol" settings
Add the server URL (typically http://localhost:8000)
Claude will now have access to Canadian elections data