Credits

CincyPolitics is an independent civic data and reporting project. It is not affiliated with any news organization or government entity.

Technology

This site was built using open-source software and publicly available data from governmental sources.

Publishing

This site is published using Ghost, an open-source content management system designed for independent journalism and publishing. The theme is adapted from Solo.

Hosting

Ghost hosting is provided by Magic Pages.

Application

Custom data services and analysis are built with Django, a Python web framework.

Mapping

Geographic data processing is performed using PostGIS, the spatial extension to PostgreSQL, along with supporting open-source geospatial libraries.

Data

Unless otherwise noted, all data used on this site comes from public, authoritative sources. Source attribution is provided on individual pages where applicable.

Elections

Candidate information and election results come from the Hamilton County Board of Elections.

Demographics

U.S. Census Bureau

Geographies

City of Cincinnati (Neighborhood statistical areas)
U.S. Census Bureau (Census tracts/blocks)

Disclosures

Data are reproduced from public records and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but errors or omissions may occur. Interpretations, analysis, and presentation are the responsibility of the site’s author.