General Resources

Public Opinion

Gallup Polls on the 2008 Election The Gallup Organization has been polling the public about their opinions for seventy years. See what the rest of the country thinks of the election and the candidates.

Rasmussen Reports Rasmussen Reports is an independent nonpartisan electronic publishing firm that was the top ranked public opinion research site on the web during the 2004 and 2006 elections. Follow public opinion on the candidates and issues.

Election Process

Election Assistance Commission The Election Assistance Commission is a federal agency that provides guidelines for voter registration and voting machines. Explore federal election laws or find polling hours and poll worker requirements by state.

Federal Election Commission The Federal Election Commission administers federal laws related to campaign finance. Discover information about the amount of money raised by specific candidates or learn about the laws governing candidate fundraising and spending.

Campaign Finance The nonpartisan Hoover Institute provides information about the history of campaign financing and discusses various proposals for reform. Search for information about current campaign finance practices or learn about previous attempts at reform.

NARA Electoral College Page The National Archives and Records Administration provides information about the results of past elections and the development of the Electoral College. Explore the history of the Electoral College or calculate the electoral results if candidates win particular states.

State Department The State Department provides general information about voting, federal election laws, and campaign finance. Find congressional reports related to voting and elections or get information on presidential debates.

West Virginia Secretary of State The West Virginia Secretary of State works to improve voter turnout and ensure that elections are held in accordance with state law. Learn about how to register to vote in West Virginia or learn about state election laws.

Campaign & Candidate Information

Congressional Quarterly - Politics Since 1945 Congressional Quarterly's journalists have chronicled the politics of Washington, DC. Discover information on all the various races and issues.

League of Women Voters The nonpartisan League of Women Voters is an advocate for voter participation and election reform. Learn how to register to vote or find information about specific candidates for state and national offices.

Project Vote Smart Project Vote Smart, a consciously nonpartisan organization, works to compile information to aide voters in their choices. Examine the voting records, issue statements, background information, campaign finance records and more of 40,000 office holders and candidates. Search by zip code for politicians and candidates in your area.

Election Humor

Comedy Central's Indecision 2008 Headlining with Jon Stewart and Steven Colbert, Comedy Central takes a decidedly irreverent look at the campaign. Laugh with this site when the campaigns become too much.