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In a new\u00a0<a title=\"Learn ArcGIS\" href=\"http:\/\/learndev.arcgis.com\/en\/\">Learn ArcGIS<\/a>\u00a0lesson, you will learn how GIS could help you outmaneuver your rivals on the political battlefield.<\/p>\n<p>In\u00a0<a title=\"Map Voter Data to Plan Your Campaign\" href=\"http:\/\/learn.arcgis.com\/en\/projects\/map-voter-data-to-plan-your-campaign\/\">Map Voter Data to Plan Your Campaign<\/a>, you will assume the role of a campaign manager researching voters for an upcoming election that includes southern Howard County in the U.S. state of Maryland. You will start the lesson by creating a map and geocoding a spreadsheet with the addresses of your potential voters. 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