Verified Civic Engagement Platform, CitizeX, Launches to Provide Trusted Bipartisan Dialogue

The new digital communication platform connects elected officials, candidates, organizations and constituents in a more authentic environment

LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CitizeX, a new digital civic engagement platform built to foster human-centered dialogue, announced today its official launch. Designed to connect elected officials, candidates, organizations, voters and constituents through an immersive, town hall-style digital platform with verified-only commenting and engagement requirements. CitizeX offers a new approach to civic engagement rooted in trust, accountability and meaningful two-way communication.

At a time when online political discourse is often distorted by anonymity, impersonation, bots and bad actors, CitizeX is built to create a more credible space for policy discussions and civic participation. The platform allows users to discover and connect with political figures and organizations at the national, state and most local levels. Features include virtual town halls, polling, public and constituent-focused discussions, and interactive community dialogue designed to support civic participation beyond election cycles.

"This has the potential to fundamentally change how elected officials communicate with their constituents," said Former Congressman Erik Paulsen. "One of the most important parts of serving in public office is hearing directly from the people you represent. Too often, that connection gets lost in the noise of today's existing platforms. CitizeX has created a space where constituents can engage in real conversations, ensuring that policy feedback, questions and ideas actually come from the communities we serve."

Beyond serving as a modern virtual town hall, CitizeX is also designed to give people a more reliable way to learn about candidates and public officials than they often find on traditional social media platforms. Instead of relying on algorithm-driven feeds, anonymous commentary or misleading accounts, verified users can engage directly with verified leaders and organizations in a setting built to elevate factual information, policy positions and real community dialogue.

"CitizeX was built on a simple idea: public dialogue works better when people know they are hearing from real people," said Joe Kiani, founder and chairman of CitizeX. "As information continues to become exceedingly decentralized and social media algorithms and comment sections run rampant, trust has eroded across too many digital spaces. We created CitizeX to offer users, leaders and communities a better way to connect through direct, respectful and verified engagement."

Through identity verification powered by Veriff, the platform enables real people to participate in discussions, virtual town halls, polls and community updates, supporting more constructive and transparent public dialogue across political perspectives. By integrating verification at the center of the experience, CitizeX gives public leaders and organizations a modern way to communicate directly with the communities they serve while offering constituents a more trustworthy space to ask questions, share feedback and stay informed. Identity verification also helps reduce concerns around impersonation, misinformation and fraudulent participation, positioning CitizeX to meet growing demand for digital platforms that prioritize authenticity, accountability and healthy democratic exchange.

Barbara Boxer, Former Senator from California said, "Having served in public life for 40 years, it was always a challenge to reach the people I cared about, thought about, and worked for. CitizeX gives current elected officials a safe space to talk to their constituents. And it gives their constituents a safe space to talk directly to their elected officials. I think it's a game changer."

Founded by Masimo founder, entrepreneur and inventor Joe Kiani, CitizeX reflects a broader commitment to using technology to strengthen civic participation and improve public life. By combining verified identity, direct communication tools and a platform built for open civic participation, CitizeX offers a new model for digital democracy, one designed to make public dialogue more trustworthy, more constructive and more human.

For more information, visit CitizeX.ai.

About CitizeX
CitizeX is a civic engagement platform designed to enable authentic, verified participation in public dialogue. The platform connects communities with candidates, elected leaders and organizations through virtual conversations, town halls, polling, and discussions. With identity verification powered by Veriff, CitizeX helps create a more truthful environment for bipartisan, open dialogue rooted in trust, transparency and real human connection.

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