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.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Election of 1864
The route to victory for Abraham Lincoln was not assured during his campaign for reelection in 1864. Read about how the course of the war was affecting his popularity, and find out about the Democratic opposition to his policies. Find a...
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.
PBS
Pbs Need to Know: Florida Ex Felon Voting Laws
Did you know that one in ten adults in Florida is currently not eligible to vote due to having been convicted of a felony? Find out how African Americans in particular are disproportionately affected. Article has particular emphasis on...
Read Works
Read Works: American Government Get Out the Vote
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage discusses the voting process. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes scaffolding for vocabulary...
iCivics
I Civics: Voting Matters Activity
Students will learn about how registration and voting works in their state, and create a flyer to share with someone in their life.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Cast Your Vote!
Cast your vote and answer some questions on the accuracy, usefulness, and impact of polls. Then read about what role polls play in an election.
CBS
Cbs News: Iraq Elections
Provides information about Iraq and the elections that occurred in 2005. Discusses religious differences in the election, attacks during the elections, and the outcome of the elections. Includes a a photo essay of people voting.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow: Hayes Tilden Election
Read about the contested election of 1876. Was it decided behind close doors and with an understanding that Reconstruction would be ended in the South? Were votes fraudulently thrown out?
Digital History
Digital History: The Red Shirt Election in South Carolina [Pdf]
Opposition to Congressional Reconstruction was strong in South Carolina. Read about how this opposition was carried out and how it affected the newly freed African Americans in state elections in South Carolina. The national election of...
Other
Federal Election Commision: Voter Registration and Turnout, 1996
This site has a chart showing (state by state) the number of people who registered and voted, compared to the voting population (those over 18) of the state.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 2: Elections
In this instructional task, 2nd graders develop and express claims through discussions and writing in which explain the election process and the role a citizen plays in elections.
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.
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.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004
Complete coverage of the 2004 Election including information on the candidates, news reports, video, interactive resources, and important issues.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004: Candidates
Outstanding web page that has biographical information on the candidates for President and Vice-President of the United States in the 2004 election.
New York Times
New York Times: Election in Iraq: The Overall Timeline
Covers the 2005 election in Iraq and gives many different interactive features. Shows different ballots that the Iraqi people used, a timeline, attacks that occured during the election, and a video about one of the voting stations.
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...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Presidential Election Coverage: Vote 2008: Candidates
PBS Online NewsHour provides current election news on the 2008 presidential race with biographical information on Democratic candidate Barack Obama, Republican candidate John McCain, and Third Party candidates Bob Barr and Ralph Nadar....
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.