https://resolver.library.columbia.edu/clio4996822 CQ Press offers primary and general election data for all presidential, gubernatorial or congressional elections from 1789 – 2016. 2018 midterm returns with be verified and uploaded in 2019. As a secondary source, CQ Press takes the raw data from election results and makes it easier to read and digest. PROS – Comprehensive – […]
Looking for in-depth, expert research on current issues? CRS Reports are a great resource! The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is an arm of the Library of Congress that exists to keep members of Congress informed about issues related to pending legislation. CRS staff are subject experts in a variety of fields and they produce nonpartisan […]
There are a number of independent groups, government boards and commissions who provide information and data on campaign finance and individual political contributions. The following are just a few of these fantastic resources from the Campaign Finance Research Guide: Federal Election Commission (http://www.fec.gov): The FEC administers and enforces the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA), which […]
Looking for research on NYC elections and campaign finance information? Try these sites! New York City Board of Elections website provides: election calendars of upcoming elections Commissioners of Elections meeting minutes district maps for all five counties election results and statistics for primary, special, and general election results going back to 1999 New York City Campaign […]
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Board of Elections in the City of New York – recent NYC election results and statistics, voter registration information/enrollment, information on candidates provided here at the Board of Elections website New York City Campaign Finance Board – a non-partisan, independent city agency that educates voters on candidates and campaign contributions […]
MSNBC Presidential Election Results Widget – Also, check out the following sites – Dave Leip’s Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections – http://uselectionatlas.org/INFORMATION/ARTICLES/ElectionNight2008/pe2008elecnighttime.php – includes data and maps for the electoral vote counts and a timeline for poll closings. This site also features past Presidential Election results since 1789 as well as an electoral college calculator […]
11/5/2008, New York Times Results Maps, Victory/Concession Speeches+transcripts, Exit Polls with Demographic Information – For an electoral map with the option to view county results (click on the link for “County Bubbles” on the left), for Obama’s Victory Speech and McCain’s Concession Speech, for Exit Polls with corresponding demographic information, and for the Big Board […]