You can see your 'pop total​ for "Step 1: General Elections"​  on your profile page.

NOTE: The votes for the finalists (finalist parade only) are different from the votes in the normal elections (general parade only).

The finalists votes are not visible in the game.

The votes you see on your profile are the votes for the general election.

Your finalist votes are visible at the end of the contest by clicking on the trophy on your profile. However, do not compare these votes to those on your profile, as they are not the same votes!