I'm trying to map the fields of the data I'm importing but it's not giving me the same options as in the FAQ here
http://nationbuilder.com/how_do_i_map_fields_for_imports
There are 3 rows for me to pick from and i understand that I don't import the first row cause it's my header row. But it only lets me edit one column and it doesn't just say First Name, it has all my header info like this
CountyFileID NationBuilderID VANID LastName FirstName MiddleName Suffix vAddress City State Zip5 Zip4 Phone CountyName PrecinctName CD SD HD PartyName Age Sex
Is there something wrong with my data? Why can't I edit more columns?
To import a custom voter file, you must first save the file as a Comma Separated Values (.csv) file. Attempting to upload a standard Excel spreadsheet (.xls) file will result in fields like those you are seeing. You can easily convert your Excel files to Comma Separated Values files in most spreadsheet editors by selecting File > Save As… and choosing Comma Separated Values (.csv) as the format.
For a more in-depth look at the fundamentals of a voter file import, please visit our how-to page on Importing Your Custom Voter File.
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