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New Syncs: BallotReady and VoteAmerica+
Effortlessly import key data — names, phone numbers, emails, and more — directly into your VAN/EveryAction account.
America Votes Models — Coming via CTA PAD!
We'll be able to offer AV's Harris and GOTV models soon!
New Offering Alert: AP Election Result Feed!
One of the quickest ways to learn results on Election Night
Accessing and Querying Historical Data in BigQuery
Is it possible to access and query historical data in BigQuery?
Post-Election Reporting
We can help plan for what happens after the votes are cast and you turn your eyes towards reporting on the success of your programs.
How to Load a Large CSV file into BigQuery
BigQuery can handle the process of loading large CSV files as tables
Get a Jump on Early Vote Tracking
Early Vote will be here before we know it. Don’t get caught flat-footed on setting up your early vote tracking and reporting — CTA can help.
Webinar: Powering Programs with PAD
Learn from Mack Finkel, Data and Analytics Director, SEIU HCPA, about the process of creating an affordable data warehouse and setting up key integrations to ingest regular, reliable, and quality data from their vendors and data sources.
Notes from BenDesk: Checking CTA’s Operational Status
The best way to check on the operational status of CTA services.
Paying Homage to Our Namesake
Grace Hopper led the team that created the first computing languages in the 1940s and 50s.
SEIU Healthcare PA: Case Study
HCPA partnered with CTA to create an affordable, centralized data warehouse, as well as reliable, smooth data integrations, freeing their team to use their data more effectively.
Introducing our New Knowledge Base Platform
We're transitioning to Freshdesk for our new knowledge base platform and support ticketing system.
Notes From BenDesk: Transferring Ownership in PAD
PAD makes it easy to transfer ownership of either a Scheduled Query or a Connected Sheet.
It’s March Sync Madness
We’ve nominated a Sweet 16 and now we’re calling on you to advance your favorites to the Elite Eight. Vote for your favorites.
How to Move Your Data for Maximum Impact: Webinar Recording
Watch our Webinar with Pipeline Initiative and BallotReady to discuss how you can maximize your data.