Elections

Dave Leip’s Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections
Using data from government agencies and Congressional Quarterly, Dave Leip has compiled data about presidential elections from 1789 to the present. Also includes information about election process, Electoral College and extensive coverage of the 2000 election.

Federal Election Commission: Guide for Citizens 
This site is designed as a tool for anyone who wishes to learn more about financing campaigns for federal office, the rules and regulations pertaining to this process, or elections and voting in general.

Kids Voting USA 
This site is dedicated to involving youth in the election process. Learn more about democracy, test your voting skills with the Constitution test, or visit an official polling site on Election Day.

Project Vote Smart 
A national library of factual information on over 13,000 elected offices and candidates for public office, Project Vote Smart provides information on the candidates in five basic areas: backgrounds, issue positions, voting records, campaign finances and the performance evaluations made on them by over 100 conservative to liberal special interests. The site also focuses on involving youth in democracy and voting with its Youth Inclusion Project.

U.S. Electoral College 
From the National Archives and Records Administration, this site explains how the Electoral College works in a Presidential election and provides historical Electoral College votes from 1789 to 1996.

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Last Updated: September 25, 2008