Waterloo Region Votes - Municipal 2022

Python tool for analyzing 2022 municipal election data in Waterloo Region.

Published Sites

This repository is published to:

• https://civictechwr.github.io/WRVotesMunicipal2022
• https://2022-municipal.waterlooregionvotes.org

It is updated for the 2022 municipal election in Waterloo Region.

About

This project provides voter information and election data analysis for the 2022 municipal elections in Waterloo Region, helping residents make informed decisions by providing candidate information, polling locations, and election results.

Tech Stack

• Python
• Ruby
• Bundler
• Jekyll (static site generator)

Contributing

Prerequisites

• Ruby
• Bundler
• Jekyll

Getting Started Locally

1. Clone the repo:

   git clone https://github.com/CivicTechWR/WRVotesMunicipal2022.git

2. Install gems:

   bundle install

3. Move into the website directory:

   cd docs

4. Start the local server:

   bundle exec jekyll serve

Getting Started on macOS

1. Install homebrew package manager

2. Install ruby:

   brew install ruby

3. Install bundler:

   gem install bundler

4. Clone the repo:

   git clone https://github.com/CivicTechWR/WRVotesMunicipal2022.git

5. Go into the WRVotesMunicipal2022 directory and install the gems:

   cd WRVotesMunicipal2022
   bundle install

6. Start the jekyll server:

   cd docs
   bundle exec jekyll server

7. You should now be able to follow the URL which is displayed and you should see the site.

   Note: Some elements which are dependent upon the GitHub API may not be displayed locally.

How Can I Help?

See the Issues list for current tasks and opportunities to contribute.

Project Status

This project began as an initiative of CivicTechWR but as of August 2022, that group is dormant. The repository serves as an archive of the 2022 municipal election analysis.

Contributing

For current CivicTechWR projects, visit:

• Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/civictechwr/
• Website: https://civictechwr.org
• Email: [email protected]