US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Election Process
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a series of pages taking you through the election process, including Presidential, Senate and Representatives elections and voter...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: 2000 Election Debates
This site from PBS News Hour contains great information on the presidential election debates of the 2000 election between Bush and Gore. It contains text articles of the debates in entirety.
Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: Teaching Presidential Elections [Zip]
Citizens, Not Spectators is a voter education program whose goal of the program is to increase the voting rate among young Americans by demystifying the voting process. The lessons familiarize students with the process and the duty of...
BBC
Bbc: France Decides 2007
The BBC highlights all the latest news on France's new President-elect, Nicolas Sarkozy. Features in-depth analysis of the election which was held 5/6/07 and provides both video and audio coverage.
Other
Federal Voting Assistance Program (Fvap)
This informative site contains information about voting in local, state and federal elections. Includes detailed instructions for absentee voting.
Other
League of Women Voters
This resource provides information about important issues, relating towards female voters.
Other
Wyoming: 2000 Election Information
General election information and results from the office of the secretary of state of Wyoming.
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museum
Rutherford B. Hayes Center: Who Is James K. Polk?
This page features an analysis of the Democratic Party's decision to nominate the relatively unknown James Polk for their presidential candidate in 1844. This article gives insight into the political atmosphere of the time.
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: Understanding the Nomination Process
From its conception in the United States Constitution, to necessary adjustments in the 12th Amendment, students will understand the nomination process and role of political parties in establishing a president with the aid of this...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Election Process
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a series of pages explaining the Presidential, senate and Representative election process. Links to related sites are available.
Thinkport Education
Thinkport: Write Now: The Electoral College
A module to learn and explore the electoral process.
BBC
Bbc News: Mali Votes for New President 2002
An overview of the 2002 democratic election in Mali. As the current president steps down, there are 24 candidates running with two in the forefront. Foreign observers are overseeing the ballot elections. (April 28, 2002)
This Nation
This nation.com: Electoral College
A textbook excerpt from ThisNation.com that includes a useful chart of electoral votes by state. Clickable links to pertinent articles and amendments of the Constitution are another plus.
BBC
Bbc Mundo: Mundo Latino
A special BBC feature, originally done as part of 2000 election coverage, on the growing presence and voting power of Latinos in the United States. Click US states on a map to see where and how Latino influence will be felt over the next...
Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University: Votes
This site from Pennsylvania State University is a well-developed simulation of a political campaign, containing political information and definitions.
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: Elections: Polling Places
What happens at the polling locations during Presidential elections? Find out by completing this short exercise.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Select and Insect Mascot for School or Community
Based on a scenario given, students will work to nominate an insect mascot for the school or the community for an upcoming event. Students will conduct research through resources provided or their own, create a presentation, and vote for...
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Running for Public Office
Learners will study the procedures necessary to run for a public office in the state. To demonstrate understanding of the system, each student will select a specific office and present a written plan of how to get onto the ballot.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Youth Voter Campaign
The class will hold a registration for voters. Young scholars will consider what makes folks get out and vote, what issues drive them to the polls. A program to get younger, qualified voters to vote is developed by students.
BBC
Bbc News: Mali Counts the Cost of Democracy
For one of the poorest countries in the world, the cost of their upcoming democratic election is beyond expensive! The biggest worry is over the excessively large number of questionable candidates as well as concerns over past failed...
Other
Smart Voter: How to Judge a Candidate
The League of Women Voters offers a step-by-step process of evaluating public officials for voting and election purposes. The process points out elements to look for in both a candidate's experience and campaigning behaviors. Potential...
Other
Electoral Vote Calculator
Use this interactive tool for determining the total electoral votes for each party in the next presidential election.
Other
Folketinget: The Danish Parliamentary Electorial System
An in-depth look at the electorial system in Denmark.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Election of the President & Vice President: Electoral College
Provides information on the Electoral College and how we use this system to elect the President of the U.S. Features links to much more information on the election.