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Snohomish County Election Strategic Analysis Using ArcGIS

Data Analyst Project completed by Joseph Wankelman

ArcGIS | Python | SQL | Data Visualization | Predictive Modeling | Statistical Analysis | Geospatial Data Analysis | Campaign Strategy Development | Public Policy Analysis | Voter Behavior Forecasting | Data Mining | A/B Testing | Tableau | Strategic Planning

ArcGIS Web Project

Project Description

This project leverages advanced data analysis and spatial intelligence to optimize election strategies for candidates in Snohomish County, focusing on preliminary primary election results. Using ArcGIS, I created a comprehensive web-based platform that integrates voter precinct data, statistical analysis, and behavioral insights, providing granular details on voting patterns and demographics. The project offers key election insights to candidates and campaign teams, enabling more strategic decision-making on sign placements, voter targeting, and demographic outreach. Through this data-driven approach, I developed a powerful tool for optimizing campaign resources, helping candidates efficiently reach critical voting populations.

Project Skills

ArcGIS Web Development: Utilized ArcGIS to develop a sophisticated, interactive website that allows campaign teams to explore voter precinct data visually, offering an intuitive platform for understanding voter behaviors across the region.

Statistical and Predictive Analysis: Employed statistical tools and methods such as regression analysis, clustering, and spatial analytics to evaluate voter turnout, demographics, and voting trends. These insights guide where campaign resources, such as signage and canvassing, should be focused.

Data Science Methodologies: Implemented machine learning models, including neural networks and decision trees, to predict voter engagement, identify key precincts, and forecast voter behavior, providing campaigns with actionable intelligence.

Psychographic and Behavioral Analytics: Merged voter data with psychographic and behavioral indicators, giving campaigns an in-depth understanding of voter motivations and preferences. This enabled targeted outreach strategies tailored to specific demographic segments.

Project Demostrates

This project showcases my ability to merge data science with business strategy by applying urban analytics to election campaigns, delivering critical voter behavior insights that help candidates optimize their planning and execution. By analyzing voter precincts and demographic data, I empowered campaigns to focus their resources more effectively, enhancing efficiency and maximizing their potential outreach. The economic benefits of this data-driven approach are clear, as it reduces campaign waste by concentrating efforts on the most responsive areas, improving the overall cost-efficiency of election strategies. This project underscores my expertise in using ArcGIS and data analytics to generate actionable insights in a competitive political environment, highlighting the value of data in refining strategic decisions and improving campaign performance.

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Paid for by Friend's to Elect Joseph Wankelman

Lynnwood, WA 98036

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