Elections and Voting: Presidential Candidates & Issues

A process used solely for electing the US president.

Ballotpedia, the Encyclopedia of American Politics, contains over one quarter of a million encyclopedic articles on local, state, and federal politics and public policy.

Information on candidates' campaign contributions and other groups helping to support their candidacies.

Published by Annenberg Public Policy Center at UPenn "to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics" and "increase public knowledge and understanding."

Nate Silver's data-focused analysis, based mainly on polling

Campaign news published by The Hill

A source for articles.

Information about candidates participating in federal, state, and mayoral races. Includes their stands on issues and voting records.

A fact-checking web site run by the Tampa Bay Times.

A wealth of information about current officeholders and candidates.

Offers articles on the campaigns by investigative journalists, often focusing on campaign finance issues.

Based on your answers to questions, this site will match you with candidates that share your views. You can also use the site to access information about the candidates' positions.

The program looks back to the birth of the two-party system and explores the most influential third-party movements in American political history.

How did the process of nominating and electing candidates, in a manner fair and free to all, begin and how has it evolved over the course of American history?

This video employs footage of candidates and events to trace the necessary and customary steps for electing the U.S. president.