DNC Announces Creation of State-of-the-Art Nationwide Voter File Interface"VoteBuilder" Will Improve Efforts to Reach Voters
Washington, DC - This week, the Democratic National Committee announced that it has signed a deal with Voter Activation Network (VAN) to create a nationwide voter file interface for the DNC's national voter file. The new voter file, which has been renamed "VoteBuilder", builds on both the significant enhancements and upgrades Chairman Dean made during the 2006 election cycle and the critical investment in the DNC's voter file made by former Chairman Terry McAullife. The new, web-based tool will ensure that from the National Party to the state parties, Democratic candidates have access to the state-of-the-art tools needed to help win elections. VoteBuilder also represents the next step in Chairman Dean's efforts to build and strengthen the infrastructure of the Democratic Party. The DNC worked closely with the state parties to ensure that the contract with VAN included the functionality, training and support needed to ensure its success in every state.
VoteBuilder will enable users to more easily and effectively sync data automatically, and facilitate the swapping of data between state parties and the DNC, thereby providing state parties and candidates with the most up-to-date and accurate voter data available. As an example, the DNC will be able to create an updated nationwide list of voter contacts on a daily basis. VoteBuilder will be available on March 1st for use by state parties free of charge, giving every state organization access to the national voter file.
"VoteBuilder is part of our ongoing efforts here at the DNC to ensure that our Presidential nominee in 2008, and candidates and campaigns at all levels have unparalleled voter outreach tools," said DNC Chairman Howard Dean. "This new technology builds on our success in 2006 and is the latest example of our commitment to ensuring that Democratic candidates have the state-of-the-art tools critical to winning elections at all levels. This tool, combined with the increased quality data provided during 2006 and the continuation of our successful micro-targeting project, will help ensure our success in future elections."
During a rigorous Request for Proposal process, VAN demonstrated the most flexible, powerful, easy-to-use tool available and is currently being used by 25 Democratic state parties. VAN has a proven record of success, having served state parties effectively for three election cycles.