Creators Of New Voter Mapping Tool Hope To Expand Electorate In 2020

Shameka Parrish Wright, a first-time candidate for a school board seat, uses Map the Vote to register new voters and increase her election chances. The tool, tested in Kentucky and Texas, helps canvassers target unregistered voters using public data. It has registered thousands of voters, focusing on progressive-leaning individuals. The tool emphasizes privacy and aims to improve accuracy with more usage. Organizers hope to expand the electorate by focusing on unmarried women, young people, and people of color.

What is the primary purpose of the 'Map the Vote' tool?

• To provide political campaign strategies

• To identify and register unregistered voters

• To analyze voter turnout trends

• To help candidates win elections

Why was 'Map the Vote' particularly useful in Texas?

• Texas has a large number of registered voters

• Texas has one of the lowest voter turnout rates

• Texas has online voter registration

• Texas has a high voter turnout

What is a key feature of the 'Map the Vote' tool regarding user privacy?

• It allows users to see voting history

• It requires users to share personal data

• It only shows addresses, not names

• It shows names and addresses of voters

Who are the primary targets of the 'Map the Vote' tool?

• The new American majority

• Elderly voters

• Political candidates

• Registered voters

What is the ultimate goal of using 'Map the Vote' according to its organizers?

• To win political races

• To expand the electorate

• To reduce voter registration costs

• To increase political donations