Campaign Management: Using GIS Technology to Effectivly Manage Legislative Campaigns Author: Michael A. Kidd 932 West Orion Street Phone: 480-755-2187 Mailing lists and databases have long been part of political campaigns. This paper will integrate traditional voter databases with historic voting patterns and the outcomes of recent elections. This information will be used to coordinate various aspects of campaign management including contact sheets, targeted mailing strategies, early voting, and sign placement. By effectively managing data through GIS applications the paper will address how other campaigns may integrate this technology as a management tool. |