VoteBuilder

VoteBuilder (also called VAN) is the national voter database run by the DNC in partnership with the state party. Campaigns at every level use it to decide who to talk to, track canvassing, recruit volunteers, and much more.

Where does the data come from?

The NYDems Data Team regularly updates VoteBuilder with the latest voter registration, National Change of Address, and vote history data from the State Board of Elections, plus support scores and other modeling. Your campaign adds to it too: everything you collect from canvassing, phone banking, and events is saved in VoteBuilder.

What’s included

• Voter lists: the full file of registered voters in your district
• Canvassing tools: MiniVAN, Turf Cutter, and Virtual Phone Bank (OpenVPB)
• Reporting: track your progress and results
• Volunteer management: recruit volunteers and run events
• Integrations: connect tools like Mobilize via API
• Training and support from the NYDems Data Team, from setup through Election Day

Pricing is based on the number of registered voters in your district, plus any data appended from other parties. Access runs from the date of your contract through November 15 of that year and is not prorated. Because the voter file is updated continuously, prices may change; your original quote is honored for 14 days.

How to get access

1. Submit the access request form. Someone from the Party will contact you with next steps.
2. Review and sign the User Agreement.
3. Once all parties have signed, your campaign’s VAN administrator receives login credentials.

To renew, submit the same form again.

New to VAN?

Start with the VAN Training Center, which has free guides on building lists, voter contact, and more. For one-on-one training for your campaign or committee, contact the Data Team.

Need help?

For login problems, data questions, or training requests, contact the Data Team or your committee’s VAN administrator.

NGP VAN add-on tools

For add-ons such as VPB Connect or the Predictive Dialer, contact phoneservices@ngpvan.com. For other questions about NGP VAN’s tools, email info@ngpvan.com. Some tools, including MiniVAN and MiniVAN Manager, require a licensed VAN committee.