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The resources below are designed to help election officials manage the districting of new voters and redistricting after each decennial census, including the use of GIS technology.
Please refer to our main Clearinghouse Resources page for more best practices, tools, and guidance on other topics.
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Districting & Redistricting Resources
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Local Election Officials' Guide to Redistricting
Guide covering the basic functions local election officials must perform to correctly complete redistricting based on adjusted lines.
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Getting Started With GIS
Introductory resource covering the basics about the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in election administration.
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Quick Start Guide: GIS & Elections
Resource provides information about Geographical Information Systems (GIS) usage election offices as well as best practices.
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Chapter 2: Geography and Elections
Chapter 2 of Helping America Vote focuses on election geography. A voter’s ballot depends entirely on where they live, and election officials use geographical data to make sure each voter receives the correct ballot.
Additional Resources
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