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Define Areas

Areas allow you to organize an election into specific geographic or logical divisions, such as wards or districts. This structure enables you to assign specific contests to relevant groups of voters.

Accessing the Areas Menu​

To manage areas, first select your electoral event and then click on the Areas menu in the top navigation bar.

Areas Menu Location

From this screen, you can view existing areas, the contests assigned to them, and perform management actions like editing or deleting.

Creating a New Area​

Follow these steps to define a new area within your election:

  1. Select the + ADD button.
  2. Name: Enter a unique name for the area (e.g., "Ward 4").
  3. Description: Provide an optional description.
  4. Area Contests: Select one or more contests that should be available to voters in this specific area.

Area Configuration Dialog

  1. Parent: If the area is part of a larger hierarchy, you can select a parent area.
  2. Select Save.

Managing and Importing Areas​

The Areas interface provides several tools for efficient organization and bulk data management.

  • Search: Quickly find an area by typing its name or description into the search bar.
  • Filters: Use the ADD FILTER button to narrow down the area list by specific criteria.
  • Import: Select IMPORT to upload area data in bulk using a CSV file.
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Integrity Check: When importing area data, the system allows you to paste a SHA-256 hash to verify the file's authenticity and ensure it hasn't been tampered with.

Import Areas Dialog

  1. Drag and drop your file or click Browse to select your CSV.
  2. Select Import to finalize the process.