From 559c3081b2ecdd0c97f89b0bd2626cce9d08691a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Miriam Seely <129245909+miriamseely@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:03:08 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Update src/content/blog/2024-10-17-the-data-process-that-powers-elections-in-utah.mdx Co-authored-by: Jake Adams --- ...024-10-17-the-data-process-that-powers-elections-in-utah.mdx | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/content/blog/2024-10-17-the-data-process-that-powers-elections-in-utah.mdx b/src/content/blog/2024-10-17-the-data-process-that-powers-elections-in-utah.mdx index 0c62135d91..37a846f036 100644 --- a/src/content/blog/2024-10-17-the-data-process-that-powers-elections-in-utah.mdx +++ b/src/content/blog/2024-10-17-the-data-process-that-powers-elections-in-utah.mdx @@ -20,6 +20,6 @@ All 29 counties in the state of Utah employ public servants who manage surveying Without these geographic boundaries, votes could be double-counted, counted in the wrong county, or not counted at all. That's why each dataset must pass a rigorous screening process to ensure accuracy. Once ballots have been sent out prior to election day, these boundaries cannot be altered or adjusted in any way until after the election results have been certified. After the election, voters can access election outcome maps available on Utah's official [election results website](https://electionresults.utah.gov/results/public/utah/elections/PrimaryCD2Recount2024). -The State of Utah's use of GIS in election operations is part of a wider effort to include geospatial technology in democratic processes in the United States. According to a [2022 report](https://nsgic.memberclicks.net/assets/docs/GEE/2022_October_StateElectionDirectorReport_final.pdf) prepared by the National States Geographic Information Council, 90% of states in the US report that their voter registration system will incorporate GIS within the next five years. This is great news for voters; it means greater accuracy, transparency, and clarity for US elections. +The State of Utah's use of GIS in election operations is part of a wider effort to include geospatial technology in democratic processes in the United States. According to a [2022 report](https://nsgic.memberclicks.net/assets/docs/GEE/2022_October_StateElectionDirectorReport_final.pdf) prepared by the National States Geographic Information Council, 90% of states in the US report that their voter registration system will incorporate GIS within the next five years. This is great news for voters: it means greater accuracy, transparency, and clarity for US elections. You can learn more about how UGRC is using data to improve life in Utah on our [blog](https://gis.utah.gov/blog/). For questions or concerns regarding election data and ballot areas in Utah, please reach out to .