Geo-Enabled Elections Archives

map of Shasta County, California — A map shared by Shasta County, California, officials during a presentation on May 6, 2021, reveals the typical pencil-and-paper processes that once defined elections operations in the local government. (Shasta County, California)

How Shasta County, Calif., used GIS to improve elections

County officials said a recent pilot project with the National States Geographic Information Council gave them a boost in confidence and staff support.

May 6, 2021 By Colin Wood

COVID-19 gave GIS, elections leaders chance to ‘think outside the box’

While the pandemic presented significant challenges for the Geo-Enabled Elections project, it also prompted leaders to think differently.

Sep 22, 2020 By Jake Williams

Phoenix, AZ — About 2.1 million ballots were cast in Maricopa County, Arizona, the nation’s fourth-largest county, in 2020. (Getty Images)

One Arizona county is showing what GIS can do for elections

Maricopa County, Arizona, which is home to more than 2.4 million voters, has used geospatial information systems to perfect its legislative and precinct maps, and grow voter…

Jul 13, 2020 By Benjamin Freed

As census deadline looms, GIS leaders seek elections systems upgrades

Election officials can make sure "our democracy functions as it should" by using geospatial technology, experts say on the GIS Addressed podcast.

Jun 4, 2019 By Jake Williams