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Geo-Enabling Elections 104: Assembling Best Available Contextual Layers

Geo-Enabling Elections 104 explores the fourth of NSGIC’s five best practices for geo-enabling elections. The course introduces the value of relevant layers and their role in improving data accuracy.

  • Course Number

    GIS104
  • Self-Paced

About This Course

This is the fourth course in a five-course series on geo-enabling elections. In this course, you’ll learn how to:

  • Identify the contextual data needs in your office
  • Use complementary spatial data like aerial imagery to improve election data accuracy
  • Utilize GIS data to support resource allocation decisions

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Contributors

  • National States Geographic Information Council
  • Center for Tech and Civic Life

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