Research Guides: U.S. Government Online Resources: Elections & Voting

Follow up on the Candidates

FactCheck
A non-partisan and non-profit website devoted to fact-checking what is said by major US Politicians in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases.
PolitiFact
A project of the St. Petersburg Times, they fact-check statements by members of Congress, the White House, lobbyists and interest groups and rate them. They are also tracking and rating President Obama's campaign promises.
Open Secrets
A non-partisan look at money and its influence in US elections and public policy.

Voting related websites

Rock the Vote
Register to vote, find your polling place, and sign up to volunteer
Project Vote Smart
Resource for voters.
Vote 411
Nonpartisan information with both general and state-specific information on numerous aspects of the election process.

Polling results

During major elections, most major news outlets such as ABC, NBC, FOX, CNN, and the New York Times will have polling information available online through their respective websites. Check Pollster.com for links to their updated webpages during election years.

Gallup
Public opinion on the Government
AAPOR
American Association for Public Opinion Research. A non-profit organization interested in public opinion.