What is Votebuilder?
VoteBuilder is a national online database administered by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and maintained locally by the State Party. Campaigns across the country utilize Votebuilder at every level to decide who to talk to, track canvassing data, recruit volunteers, and much more!
VAN (Voter Activation Network) is the company that powers Votebuilder.
Where does the information in Votebuilder come from?
The NYDems Data Team regularly updates the database with the most recent voter registration, National Change of Address, and vote history from the State Board of Elections. We also share specialized tools, including Support Scores, which are created by the DNC.
Data also comes from YOU, the campaign! As your team collects information from voters through canvassing, phone banking, and events, this data is stored in Votebuilder to keep your database current and comprehensive.
What is included in your Votebuilder Subscription?
Votebuilder enables your campaign to effectively target voters, manage volunteers and events, and store the data your campaign needs to get out the vote.
Features Include:
- Voter Lists: Access the complete voter file of registered voters
- Canvassing Tools: Utilize MiniVAN, Turf Cutter, and Virtual Phone Bank (OpenVPB)
- Data Reporting Tools: Easily generate reports to track your progress and results
- Volunteer Management: Recruit and organize volunteers, manage events efficiently
- Integration Tools: Integrate with third party services including Mobilize via API
What other resources will my subscription provide?
- Our NYDems Data Team is available for both initial training and to provide support throughout the campaign
- Access our VAN Resource Center, which includes how-to docs and training slides
How much does it cost to work with VAN through NYDems?
NY VAN Pricing varies based on the number of all registered voters in the respective district, as well as appended data from other parties.
Access begins from the date of the contract and concludes on November 15 of the contract year. This fee cannot be prorated.
Please note pricing may fluctuate as we continuously update our Voter File data. Pricing based on the original quote will be honored, if purchased within 14 days.
How do I get NY VAN access?
- If you are signing up for the first time or renewing your NY VAN Access, please fill out this form and a representative from the Party will contact you with next steps.
- You will be sent a User Agreement to review and sign.
- Once all parties have signed, your campaign VAN Admin will be granted VAN login credentials.
Help! I have never used VAN
Contact our Data Team to set up a time for an initial VAN Training session for your campaign
Visit our VAN Resource Center to access free training documents
From your Votebuilder homepage, access the “i” information button. This will bring you to VAN’s help center.
Read the Vanual and the MiniVanual, which provide a basic introduction to most of Votebuilder’s systems.
Helpful Links
Existing VAN users
Having trouble logging in?
Please don’t hesitate to contact us here or contact your committee admin.
Guidelines for seeking VAN Support
How do I renew my VAN Access?
You can renew your VAN contract by re-submitting a response to this form.
Other Support Questions
For general data questions or to schedule a training session please contact us over at the support channel or send an express ticket via the “Help” widget on the bottom right-hand side of your screen.
How can I obtain NGP VAN’s add-on tools?
If you are interested in utilizing NGP VAN’s native add-on tools such as the new VPB Connect, Predictive Dialer or other phone services, please contact phoneservices@ngpvan.com. For any other inquiry regarding NGP VAN’s tools, please contact info@ngpvan.com.
Please note that some tools are not available without a licensed VAN committee such as MiniVAN or MiniVAN Manager.