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Center for American Women and Politics
The Center is associated with the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University and seeks to promote greater understanding about women's participation in politics and government . The site provides election information related to women and information regarding women holding public office.
Democratic National Committee
This is the official site for the Democratic Party.
Electionline
This is a non-partisan, non-advocacy web site providing news and analysis on election reform serving policy makers, officials, journalists, scholars and citizens. The Pew Charitable Trusts have provided a 3 year grant through the University of Richmond to establish a clearing house for election reform information. The site provides information about the types of voting apparatus used in each precinct and covers voting issues in each state.
Elections: Federal Efforts to Improve Security and Reliability of Electronic Voting Systems Are Under Way, but Key Activities Need to Be Completed
This is the Government Accountability Office's report to Congress regarding electronic voting security issues. The report lists the security issues and fraud risks associated with electronic voting machines.
Emily's List
This is the organization that helps to raise funds for women candidates.
Fact Check
Check the accuracy of campaign claims and stories using this site. Fact Check is a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania.
Fair Vote (formerly Center for Voting and Democracy
FairVote develops and promotes practical strategies to improve elections at the local, state and national levels.
Federal Elections Commission
This is the government agency responsible for overseeing federal elections. Access campaign finance maps, information regarding reporting and compliance, election laws and regulations, and more.
Federal Elections Commission Campaign Finance Reports and Data
Use this page to research political contributions using the Disclosure Database, access disclosure reports filed by House and Presidential Campaigns, Parties and PACs, and unofficial Senate electronic filings, and more.
Fund Race
You can find the names of campaign contributors on this page. Information by geographic location is also provided.
Open Secrets
This site offers information about campaign financing.
Presidential Elections in the United States: A Primer
This primer on presidential elections was written by the Congressional Research Service, the service that provides analysis for Congressmen at their request. The service in known for its quality research.
Project Vote Smart
This nonpartisan mostly volunteer organization located in the Rocky Mountains researches candidates' position statements, voting records, campaign finances and backgrounds. Their information is used by 4000 libraries and many news organizations. The site discusses their procedure for gathering information.
Republican National Committee
This is the official site of the Republican Party.
U. S. Electoral College
The site includes links to the Federalist Paper regarding the Electoral College, presidential documents, Electoral College calculator, and much more.
Voters Unite!
If you are concerned about voter fraud or suspect you may have been dropped from the voter registration list, use this site to find information about voter fraud stories and what steps to take to confirm you are on the voter registration list.
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