Canvassing Workflow

How to contact voters and record results.

Opening a Voter

Tap any voter card to open their detail screen. You'll see:

Making Contact

Phone Call

Tap the phone icon to dial the voter directly. The app will open your phone's dialer.

Text Message

Tap the message icon to open a text. If text templates are configured, you can select a pre-written message.

Navigate

Tap the map icon to get directions to the voter's address in Apple Maps or Google Maps.

Recording Results

Quick Buttons

Use the quick action buttons for common results:

Detailed Results

Tap "More Options" for additional result types:

Result When to Use
Strong Support Enthusiastic supporter, may volunteer
Leaning Probably supportive but not committed
Needs Info Wants more information before deciding
Callback Requested Asked to be contacted again later
Strongly Opposed Very opposed, unlikely to change
Do Not Contact Asked not to be contacted again
Wrong Number Phone number is incorrect
Deceased Voter is deceased
Moved Voter no longer at this address

Adding Notes

Tap the notes field to add context about your conversation. Good notes include:

Notes are visible to other canvassers, so keep them professional and factual.

Voice Memos

Tap the microphone icon to record a voice memo. This is useful for:

Voice memos are stored locally and synced to the server. Ensure you have adequate storage space.

Contact History

The contact history section shows all previous interactions:

Best Practices

Be Consistent

Record results immediately after each contact while details are fresh.

Use Notes Wisely

Focus on actionable information. "Concerned about water rates" is more useful than "Nice person."

Mark Callbacks

If someone asks you to call back, use "Callback Requested" and note the preferred time.