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US Presidential Election Maps: 1860-1996
http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/collections/stats/elections/maps
He won by how much?! Now you can find out at this very easy to use site hosted by the University of Virginia. Provides maps showing the popular and electoral votes for each presidential election from 1860 through 1996.
Subjects:   Elections & Voting  

Living Room Candidate
http://www.livingroomcandidate.org/
Watch videos or read transcripts of campaign commercials from Eisenhower and Stevenson through Obama and McCain. Commercials are viewable by election year, commercial type or issue covered. Also includes election overviews and results. From the American Museum of the Moving Image.
Subjects:   Elections & Voting  

Opensecrets.org
http://www.opensecrets.org
This site, from the non-partisan Center for Responsive Politics, gives you everything you need to know about political campaign contributions. Discover who gave what to whom and when. Detailed information on PACS, industries, and special interest groups is provided.
Subjects:   Elections & Voting  

Project Vote Smart
http://www.vote-smart.org
A "just the facts" approach to elected officials in and candidates for state and federal office. Provides background and contact information, voting record, interest group ratings, and links to campaign finance data. The "Find Your Representative" feature is particularly useful.
Subjects:   Elections & Voting  

Federal Election Commission
http://www.fec.gov
Your one stop website for searching for federal election laws, the Federal Election Commission website has information readily available for voters, candidates, parties, and PACs along with many useful historic and demographic charts and reports. The Quick Answers section is a quick link to a wealth of information. This site is searchable.
Subjects:   Elections & Voting