University of Iowa
University of Iowa: Voting and Elections
Although this site from the University of Iowa seems to be an outline for a course, it offers many tutorials such as "A Brief Illustrated History of Voting" and "Chad, Hanging Chad and Pregnant Chad." Most of the site, however, is...
Cornell University
Cornell University: Library: Get Out the Vote: Campaigning for the u.s. Presidency
An examination of the process of campaigning and electioneering through partisan artifacts, symbols and ballots in ten featured elections.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Gerrymandering: How Drawing Jagged Lines Can Impact an Election
A brief video that explains the process of gerrymandering and describes how determining voting districts can influence the outcome of elections. [3:53] Followed by a quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: The Economics of Voting: What Do You Mean My Vote Doesn't Count?
This lesson explores the costs and benefits associated with voting in national elections. Specifically, the concepts of rational apathy, rational ignorance and expressive voting are explained.
Secretary of State-Texas
State of Texas: Election Results
Historical and current general election results from the Secretary of State of Texas.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Voting Rights Act of 1965
This collection uses primary sources to explore the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Set includes an overview, primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide.
Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: The Ballot and Questions
This instructional activity focuses on a voter's need to be fully informed prior to casting a vote on Election Day and how to acquire the necessary information.
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...
BBC
Bbc News: Endgame for Afghanistan's Elections?
The legality of the election in Afghanistan has faced many challenges. Fraudulent votes have been recognized, the IEC has been questioned. These behind the scenes situations and the possibility of a run-off vote between Karzai and...
US National Archives
Nara: u.s. Electoral College: u.s. Electoral College
National Archives and Records Administration home page on the U.S. Electoral College. Contains details on historic voting patterns as well as technical details on procedures.
Other
Hillary Clinton
Website for Hillary Clinton presidential campaign, 2016, contains news, speeches, events and issues related to Hillary Clinton and her bid for president.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Election Central: Inside the Voting Booth
"Voting Time Machine," which presents case studies from different decades introduces students to the history of suffrage in America. Students prepare for the time when they can to vote through a customized, printable voter registration...
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: Elections: Voting
Discover why citizens of the United States vote and understand the effects of voting.
Other
Ifes Election Guide
Great site to find election dates and results for National-level elections worldwide. Continuously updates election news. Searchable by election type, country or year. By clicking on the map you can also view country profiles.
Other
Object of History: The Voting Machine (Voting Technology in 1900)
Written and audio explanation of the history of voting and the invention of the voting machine. Includes a photo of the 1898 Standard Voting Machine and other objects that relate to the voting process.
PBS
Election Day for Educators: Improving Elections
This instructional activity is designed to be used in conjunction with the film " Election Day" to examine the differences in the election process across the United States and to evaluate whether American election are carried out in a...
Other
The Center for Voting & Democracy: Gerrymandering
This site provides a brief description of the term gerrymandering and where the term originated.
Vassar College
1896: Election Results
The outcome of the popular vote for president in 1896 was close. Read about the electoral votes, see maps showing the popular vote for McKinley and Bryan, and follow the chart that shows the votes for all those running for president....
BBC
Bbc News: Vote 2004: Candidates and Issues
BBC News provides complete profiles of candidates for the presidential election of 2004. Also presented is a comparison chart of the candidates' stances and policies on campaign issues. Both current candidates and those who have dropped...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Iraq's New Beginning: Voting on a New Constitution
Lots of information and articles about the voting that occurred to create a new Iraqi constitution. Provides examples and information about the new Iraqi constitution that was formed in 2005. Includes teaching materials.
BBC
Bbc News: Ukraine M Ps Reject Result of Vote
Article reports on the crisis in Ukraine due to the presidential vote of November, 2004. Viktor Yanukovych was declared the winner, but was challenged by Viktor Yushchenko. Be sure to click on the Ukrainian demonstrators' views for a...
Other
The Mathematics of Power (Weighted Voting) [Pdf]
A 12-page student handout of exercises on weighted voting. Questions address notation, quotas, issues, types of voter power, the Banzhaf power index, and the Shapley-Shubik power index.
Indiana University
Indiana University Northwest: Weighted Voting
Explains how a weighted voting system works and provides examples for Canada, the European Economic Community, Nassau County in New York, the United Nations Security Council, and more. The Banzhaf index of power and the Shapley-Shubik...
Digital History
Digital History: Did the Vote Make a Difference?
Digital History provides a short article written about whether women gaining the right to vote made a difference in the election of 1920 and the issues of that decade.