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 Websites presented in alphabetical order Backgrounder: The Role of Delegates in the U.S. Presidential Nominating Process 
 This article explains concepts related to delegates in U.S. presidential elections, including definitions of delegates ("individuals chosen to represent their states at their party conventions prior to a presidential election") and superdelegates (occur only in the Democratic Party and a much-discussed topic in relation to the 2008 Democratic National Convention), how delegates are picked in the Republican and Democratic parties, the role of independents, and the brokered convention. From the Council on Foreign Relations. http://www.cfr.org/publication/15414/ Topics: The United States Presidency, U.S. Elections Last updated Apr 21, 2008 The Center for Voting and Democracy
Find research and analysis of election-related topics such as instant voting runoff, redistricting, voter turnout, and more. The section called "What's New" is a frequently updated, concise overview of current electoral issues. Also find an "online library" with many articles on topics such as proportional representation and election reform. Includes a robust list of related links. From a nonprofit organization "dedicated to fair elections where every vote counts and all voters are represented." Searchable. http://www.fairvote.org/ Topics: Government, Politics by Place, U.S. Elections Last updated Sep 30, 2003 A New Nation Votes: American Election Returns 1787-1825
"A New Nation Votes is a searchable collection of election returns from the earliest years of American democracy." Find voting results by candidate, office, state, and year (1787-1825) for elections for governor, president, senators, and representatives. When this project is complete "it will include all 25 states and territories that existed at the time. Please keep in mind that this project is a work in progress." From Digital Collections and Archives, Tufts University. http://elections.lib.tufts.edu/aas_portal/ Topics: U.S. Elections Last updated Oct 29, 2008 Step-by-Step on the Campaign Trail: How the President Gets Elected
This site provides brief information about the steps in the selection of presidential candidates and the president, including caucuses, conventions, primaries, voting, and the electoral college. From Fact Monster, a site designed for children by Information Please. http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0878225.html Topics: Politics by Place, The United States Presidency, U.S. Elections Last updated Nov 16, 2008 Sussex County Return Day
Website for this over 200-year-old biennial event in Georgetown, Delaware, in which "winning and losing candidates from Election Day 2008 (November 4) ride together in open horse drawn carriages and antique automobiles," and former political rivals bury a ceremonial hatchet in sand. Learn about the history of the parade, find a parade schedule, and view photos. Vice President-elect Joe Biden headed the 2008 parade. http://www.returnday.org/ Topics: U.S. Elections Last updated Nov 12, 2008 United States Election Project
Website for this project, which "is an information source for the United States electoral system. The mission of the project is to provide timely and accurate election statistics, electoral laws, research reports, and other useful information regarding the United States electoral system." Features data and analysis on voter turnout, election administration, and redistricting. Also includes a blog and links to related sites. From a professor at George Mason University. http://elections.gmu.edu/ Topics: U.S. Elections Last updated Nov 7, 2008 |
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