Voter Information Resources
Resources for making informed decisions before you pull the lever.

State Voter Registration Requirements
Links to residency requirements and deadlines for voter registration in each state.

Electoral College System
It is possible for a presidential candidate to lose the nationwide popular vote, but still be elected. Learn how the Electoral College system works and why the Founding Fathers created it.

Top Five Videos About U.S. Government
Walter Cronkite remembers, Oliver North runs for Senate, Ken Burns explains Congress, and you tour the White House and learn all about the Secret Service in this great selection of videos about the U.S. Government.

Why Keep the Electoral College?
America’s Founding Fathers had valid reasons for taking unlimited power to elect the president out of the people’s hands with the Electoral College. Find out what those reasons were and why they remain just as valid today as they were in 1787. From your About Guide.

Electoral College: inequality and injustice in America
Site is opposed to the electoral college system. The author presents evidence to support his points, and illustrates his findings in political cartoons and "inequality maps." Shows related links, and how citizens can get involved in reforming the Electoral College to eliminate its flaws.

Why We Vote When We Vote
Of course, every day is a good day to exercise our freedom, but why do we always vote on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November?

States Call for Voting Reforms
If the "heart" of democracy is the casting and counting of votes, America came dangerously close to a coronary last November. As a result, the nation's Secretaries of State have offered 16 suggestions for emergency treatment and long term care.

The 17 Best Reasons to Vote
As a fitting tribute to the sailors who died on the USS Cole, how about contributing tothe best voter turnout in American history on November 7th?

Campaign Reform Bill: Senate Debates
The Senate has started its “freewheeling” debate on the McCain-Feingold Campaign Finance Reform bill. Find out what this bill does, who supports and opposes it, and what President Bush will support. The Senate is closely divided on this issue. From your About Guide.

How to Contribute (Legally) to a Political Campaign
By November of 1999 the twelve top candidates for President 2000 had raised over $144 million. Find out how much you can legally contribute to the candidate of your choice.

New Third Party Seeks Educated Candidates
Believing better educated leaders hold the key to solving the world's toughest problems, organizers of the new Trinity Party require its candidates to have at least three doctoral degrees and twenty years of work of work experience. From your About Guide.

Record Campaign Finance Fine Assessed
An Indonesian citizen will pay a record $8.6 million fine for campaign contribution violations. What did he and his co-conspirators hope to get from the politicians in return, and who else has been busted for contributing illegally? 

U.S. Politics - Election 2000
Politics Guide and commentator John Aravosis presents everything you need to make an informed decision.

FEC Campaign Reform Recommendations 2001
The Federal Election Commission (FEC) sends these 32 recommendations to Congress and the President for legislative action in the area of campaign finance law.

CipherSeek - Online Political Calculators
Electoral College calculator, election calculator, campaign contributions, more.

Election 2000 Map - Roll Call
Click on a state for a complete list of races, dates, candidates, analysis, and other information. Covers all state and Federal elections.

Federal Election Commission
Administers and enforces the laws regarding funding of election campaigns. Also provides a wealth of information about the election process and voting.

Kids Voting USA
Great place for kids to learn about and participate in elections and voting. Participate in student panels and send in your wishes for the USA.

Motor Votor - National Voter Registration Act
Enacted in 1993, the NVRA requires the states to provide for: "Motor Voter" Registration, Agency-based Voter Registration and Mail-in Voter Registration. The NVRA has brought new voices to the political process by making it easier for all Americans to exercise their fundamental right to vote.

VIS - Voter Information Services
Using a simple and fast interface, non-partisan, non-profit VIS lets you research how likely members of Congress are to vote in support of identified advocacy groups.

Web White and Blue
Provides fast, complete, and accurate voter information on the 1998 elections.