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cinyc
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« on: May 23, 2017, 10:51:43 PM »

The more tech-sophisticated users use GIS mapping software, like MapWindow GIS or QGIS (free) or ArcGIS (not free) to make our maps.  No tedious painting necessary.  Assign a numerical code to the winner and use the software to paint it.  It's much quicker - but you have to know how to use those programs.

The base for those maps is usually Census Bureau shapefiles.
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« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2017, 12:17:48 AM »

That technology really overwhelms me, but thanks.

I'm a fan of wikipedia's election maps, anybody have any idea where they get their templates from?

It's easier to learn than you think.  I basically taught myself how to do it.  Some others, like realisticidealist and jimrtex are much more expert at it than I am.


Yeah, I've been wondering this too. Does anyone know?

I don't know, but I can easily make a template of practically anything you want using mapping software and shapefiles - if they're publicly available.
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