# IdentifierType

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** This enumeration is the same for all feed types.

The following table lists the enumerations for election data-related codes in
the [`ExternalIdentifier`](https://developers.google.com/civics-data/reference/external-identifier)
entity:

| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| `fips` | Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) code. |
| `local-level` | A code that's specific to a city or other similar locality. |
| `national-level` | A code that's used at the national level. |
| `ocd-id` | [Open Civic Data identifiers](https://github.com/opencivicdata/ocd-division-ids). |
| `state-level` | A code that's specific to a state. |
| `other` | The code is a type that isn't included in this enumeration. If used, provide the item's custom type in an `OtherType` element. |