Can the voter data be imported into campaign management software? Do I have to take all of the data available? What are "RIP"s? Why should "movers" be excluded? How are record selections made? What are the state restrictions pertaining to the use of voter data, and why are some states not directly available? Why might there be a handful of addresses outside the state of my selection? (Even if movers have been excluded). What does collection date refer to? What is Change of Address Update? What is "Deadwood" ?   Can the voter data be imported into campaign management software? Yes definitely, this opportunity enhances one of the true strengths of any campaign management program, i.e. the ability to analyze and to target voters.  Our data can be provided in a number of common file formats that will enable the import of our data into your software program. In addition, AmeriCan GOTV can provide you with a voter analysis tool as a stepping stone to a full version of campaign management software.  TOP   Do I have to take all of the data available? Absolutely not. You choose the records that you require for your District. You may take all of the District or target certain groups. The individual fields of data can be used based on your analysis strategy. In other words, you can pick and choose from the available information and make use of it (as you need to) in order to analyze your district and create your strategic plan. TOP   What are "RIP"s? The statewide voter files are run against a database of government agency-reported individuals who are believed to be deceased. Hence the RIP or requiescat in pace , Latin for "may they rest in peace". Those which match on at least FIRSTNAME, LASTNAME and BIRTHDATE are excluded from the output. On average, only 3/10th of a percent of the voter files will be excluded. TOP   Why should "movers" be excluded? If you exclude "movers," any voters marked as having submitted a "Change of Address" with the United States Postal Service will be left out of the final selection. Although the voter may still be registered at a given address, once it’s indicated that they have moved from this address, the likelihood of his or her participation in an election is lowered. This is another effort to save money for our users. By omitting these records, you will not only be charged less for your selection, but you can avoid trying to contact them by phone or mail and save those costs as well. TOP   How are record selections made? Only those who are very experienced with record selection will be able to write up the record selection process without assistance. In most cases, it would be best to work closely with an AmeriCan GOTV voter file representative in order to most closely match your needs. This will both save you time and money. Click here to contact our sales staff to discuss your needs. For prompt service, be sure to indicate the state and a general description of the search criteria. Include a phone number too if possible. TOP   What are the state restrictions pertaining to the use of voter data, and why are some states not directly available? Virginia, California, and Kentucky require written permission before providing voter data to clients. Delivery methods are restricted in Arizona , South Dakota, and Pennsylvania and may require additional expense based on the number of records involved. We can assist you with these requirements. The information gained from AmeriCan GOTV Voter Lists is not to be considered a consumer report (as that term is defined in the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 U.S.C. sec 1681) and may not be used to determine a consumer’s eligibility for credit or insurance for personal, family or household purposes, employment or a government license or benefit. For further information about each state’s authorized use of the voter data, please refer to the following list:   ALABAMA POLITICAL   ALASKA UNRESTRICTED   ARKANSAS UNRESTRICTED   CALIFORNIA POLITICAL AND SCHOLARLY   COLORADO UNRESTRICTED   CONNECTICUT UNRESTRICTED   DELAWARE UNRESTRICTED   DC UNRESTRICTED   FLORIDA The information shall be furnished only to: (a) Municipalities; (b) Other governmental agencies; (c) Candidates, to further their candidacy; (d) Registered political committees, registered committees of continuous existence, and political parties or officials thereof, for political purposes only; and (e) Incumbent officeholders, to report to their constituents. Such information shall not be used for commercial purposes. No person to whom a list of registered voters is made available pursuant to this section, and no person who acquires such a list, shall use any information contained therein for purposes which are not related to elections, political or governmental activities, voter registration, or law enforcement. OATH: I hereby swear or affirm that I am a person authorized by s. 98.095, Florida Statutes, to acquire information on registered voters of Florida; that the information acquired will be used only for the purposes prescribed in that section and for no other purpose; and that I will not permit the use or copying of such information by persons not authorized by the Election Code of the State of Florida.   GEORGIA NON-COMMERCIAL   HAWAII ELECTION AND GOVERNMENT USE   IDAHO NON-COMMERCIAL   ILLINOIS POLITICAL   INDIANA POLITICAL   IOWA POLITICAL   KANSAS NON-COMMERCIAL   KENTUCKY NON-COMMERCIAL   LOUISIANA UNRESTRICTED   MAINE UNRESTRICTED   MARYLAND Maryland voter data may be used for purposes related to the electoral process only.   MASSACHUSETTS UNRESTRICTED   MICHIGAN UNRESTRICTED   MINNESOTA POLITICAL   MISSISSIPPI UNRESTRICTED   MISSOURI NON-COMMERCIAL   MONTANA NON-COMMERCIAL   NEBRASKA POLITICAL   NEVADA UNRESTRICTED   NEW HAMPSHIRE UNRESTRICTED   NEW JERSEY UNRESTRICTED EXCEPT NO COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION   NEW MEXICO Restrictions include but not limited to Section 105024 of the New Mexico Election Code: I hereby swear that the New Mexico voter list shall be used for governmental, election and election campaign purposes, and shall not be made available or used for commercial or unlawful purposes.   NEW YORK UNRESTRICTED   NORTH CAROLINA UNRESTRICTED   OHIO UNRESTRICTED   OKLAHOMA UNRESTRICTED   OREGON NON-COMMERCIAL   PENNSYLVANIA POLITICAL   RHODE ISLAND POLITICAL   SOUTH CAROLINA NO COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION   SOUTH DAKOTA POLITICAL   TENNESSEE POLITICAL   TEXAS UNRESTRICTED EXCEPT NO COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION   UTAH UNRESTRICTED   VERMONT UNRESTRICTED   VIRGINIA Restrictions include but not limited to Article 2 Section 24 of the Commonwealth of Virginia Election Code: Voter lists shall only be made available for political purposes, and only to candidates and elected officials for their districts, and party committees and officers. The list may also be made available to courts for jury selection purposes. The Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that the list may also be provided to PACs for political purposes.   WASHINGTON POLITICAL King County , Washington State: STATEMENT OF OBLIGATION: I understand that the information that I am obtaining shall be used in accordance with state law RCW 29.04 et al and King County Ordinance 1346 which provide that such lists shall be used for political purposes and shall not be used for commercial purposes. Political purposes include any and all activities on the part of political parties, candidates and their campaign organizations, political action committees, and measure pro and con committees and individuals partaking in political activism. It may also include activities of private citizens related to political campaigns. Commercial uses include sales and sales lead development lists, credit and collection bureaus, and all information vendors other than political list vendors. This form shall be kept on file by my organization and for each and every organization or individual who obtains any such information from me or my firm. Political vendors with written agreements are, in essence, an extension of this office, and must meet all of the same requirements in the release of lists as this office must meet. This agreement has been signed by an officer of the corporation or organization. Per the provisions of the Revised Code of Washington, any person who violates any provision of the law relating to the use of the personal information contained on voter lists, including electronic media (CD, floppy disk, etc.) paper printout lists, mailing labels, or any other media, shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than five years and/or a fine of up to five thousand dollars.   WEST VIRGINIA POLITICAL   WISCONSIN UNRESTRICTED   WYOMING POLITICAL Click here to contact our sales staff to discuss your needs. TOP   Why might there be a handful of addresses outside the state of my selection? (Even if movers have been excluded.) Our source data (from Secretaries of State and/or county Boards of Election) could have a mailing address different than the registration address. If this is provided by the source and not during any address update enhancement process, the voter will not be designated as a "mover" on the voter file. TOP   What does collection date refer to? Collection date reflects the date when the voter file was received from the source - often collected by county or state elections divisions, sometimes by townships. TOP   What is Change of Address Update? Every address is passed through a United States Postal Service (USPS) Change Of Address (COA) database every 90 days, standardizing all addresses and updating the address of those individuals who have moved and filed a COA with the USPS. TOP   What is "Deadwood" ? "Deadwood" is excluded so that the final selection only includes valid records. This term refers to both "RIP"s and "movers". TOP