Methodology

Data Sources

[Describe where data comes from: DCEC, Legistar, etc.]

• Davidson County Election Commission (DCEC) - Campaign finance filings
• Nashville Metro Clerk / Legistar - Legislative records
• [Other sources]

Data Extraction Process

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Finance Score Calculation

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• How donations are categorized (Individual, PAC, Union, etc.)
• How location classification works (District, Nashville, Tennessee, Out of State)
• The scoring formula and weighting

Donation Type Categories

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Data Limitations

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• Bulk filings may not be fully itemized (~$600K in contributions)
• Geocoding accuracy for location classification
• [Other limitations]

Update Frequency

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