A voter file is a list of all registered voters in an area. In the US most states compile this list under the organization responsible for elections. It is generally available to candidates for office and political organizations for a fee. This is sometimes also known as a voter roll.
In the United States the voter files are being directed by the 2002 Help America Vote Act. It specifies certain measures each state must take to ensure that their file is compliant and compatible. Private firms often provide United States voter files.
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