Import full, redistricted voter database

Just got the full redistricted voter file from the LA county clerk. I've imported many voter files for other customers with very good results, but this is the first time the I am importing the LA County Clerk file over the existing Political Force data we started with 2 years ago.

Any suggestions as to how I should map the data to ensure that I get the max number of record updates as opposed to inserts? I intend to map the LA county id to the 'county_id' on NB.

Any other hints or prectices that wil serve me well in importing these records?

Official response from Taylor Pineiro

You can request a voter file from us -- or, you can email [email protected] for help importing on your own.

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Taylor Pineiro

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posted 2016-07-20 10:52:42 -0700
Adriel Hampton

Adriel Hampton commented
Also, you want to overwrite non-blank fields to get the new districts.
posted 2012-02-23 18:43:56 -0800
Adriel Hampton

Adriel Hampton commented
Ron, we generally use the state ID for PF files. I suggest actually deleting old data before a new import unless you have logged contacts (add all with PF IDs to cart, subtract all with a contact history). And check the numbers on several records to ensure you have a good match for auto-deduping.
posted 2012-02-23 18:40:55 -0800