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In This Guide
Elections are the benchmark of the democratic political process. This site aims to collect election information from around the block to around the world. This collection is a good starting place for any research needs on elections in the US and beyond. It includes various web and print resources in presidential, federal, state, local and world elections.
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US PresidentialFind information about the United States Presidential election.
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US CongressionalFind information about the United States Congressional elections.
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State and LocalFind information about state and local elections.
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InternationalFind information about international elections.
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Research OrganizationsFind organizations that provide elections research.
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Data & StatisticsFind elections data and statistical information.
Resources to Get Started
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CQ Press Political Reference SuiteContains full text encyclopedias, directories, handbooks, and guides in political science.
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CQ LibraryContains full text of CQ Researcher reports, CQ Magazine (formerly CQ Weekly, featuring bills and legislative actions) as well as reference works on politics, commerce, and the U.S. Congress.
Voter Registration Information
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Rock the VoteRock the vote is the "largest nonprofit and nonpartisan organization" to offer online voter registration aimed at Americans who have recently turned 18.
Subject Guide
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The Election Process - PBS LearningMedia videos
Interested in learning more about the national election process in the United States? PBS LearningMedia highlights the Election Process in a series of short and entertaining videos:
- Presidential Power
- Election Basics
- Political Campaigns
- Political Parties
- Election Foundations - available in English, Spanish, and with closed captions
- The General Election - available in English, Spanish, and with closed captions
Voters' Guide
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Voters' Guides - League of Women VotersOregon's League of Women Voters publishes non-partisan voters' guides.
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Voter ID: State Requirements MapVoter ID has been a hot topic in state legislatures over the past decade. Since 2001, nearly 1,000 bills have been introduced in a total of 46 states. This site summarizes the state activity in this area.
Acknowledgements
Many thanks to Annelise Sklar who gave us permission to use the UC San Diego Worldwide Elections Guide as a template.