Voter data help

Source, append, and refresh the data behind a workspace.

Use this guide to track what data needs appending or refreshing, move each request from ask to import, and keep the evidence that proves where the data came from.

Open data servicesPermitted use
What can be refreshed

Voter file

Refresh the underlying registration records.

Ballot returns

Update who has already voted.

Suppression list

Refresh do-not-contact and suppression records.

Contact append

Add phones, emails, or mailing data.

Models

Refresh scores and modeled columns.

Request to importThe status flow per data need
Not needed

No action required.

Needed

Identified as required.

Requested

A request has been made.

Vendor handoff

Handed to a data vendor.

Received

The data is back.

Imported

Loaded into the workspace.

Evidence to keepA documented data trail
FileSource receipt. Proof of where the data came from.
FileAppend request. The request that was sent to a vendor.
FileAppend delivery. The delivered append file.
FileRefresh proof. Evidence the refresh ran.
FileImport validation. Checks that the import landed correctly.
FileVendor note. Notes from the data vendor.
SLA signal
ReadyOn track and within the window.
WarningAt risk; check it.
BlockedStuck and needs attention.