Harp Week
Presidential Electons: 1912 Wilson v. Roosevelt v. Taft: Overview
The presidential elections in the late 19th and early 20th centuries were filled with drama from third parties, to a once defeated president running again and being elected, to a former president changing parties and running again. The...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Week of July 25th 2016: Clinton's Fundraising Outpaces Trump's
Donald Trump's presidential fundraising produced its first strong numbers for a big-budget fall campaign last month, but the financial powerhouse backing Hillary Clinton continued to hold a strong lead.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Every Four Years: Electing a President
This exhibition examines Presidential elections, with a particular emphasis on elections in the last 80 years.
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.
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.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: How Technology Changed the Way Candidates Run for President?
This lesson plan focuses on how technology has changed Presidential election campaigns. It includes reading articles and conducting research.
Harp Week
Harp Week: The Presidential Elections: 1880 Cartoon List
This fabulous site compiles political cartoons from Harper's Weekly for the campaing of 1880. The cartoons are drawn by Thomas Nast, and each cartoon is thoroughly explained. A great resource.
Other
I Side With: 2016 Presidential Election: Quiz
Website designed to help voters decide which candidate best supports their interests. Students can take a quiz to find out their affiliation.
Curated OER
Presidential Election
Ambitious coverage of the 2004 elections, including George W. Bush winning re-election over John Kerry. Find links to a number of news articles, election results, profiles of candidates, electoral maps, and much more. Very thorough...
Other
Seussville: Cat in the Hat Campaign Headquarters 2016
Every vote counts! The Cat in the Hat is running for President as the kids' candidate. Help choose his first order of business. Winning organization will receive $10,000!
Other
Education Extras: Presidential Election of 1896 [Pdf]
In this lesson young scholars first explore the party platforms of the Republican, Democratic, Populist, and Greenback Parties. They then read informational texts and complete a graphic organizer about the readings. After students share...
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Youth Voter Campaign
The class will hold a registration for voters. Students 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.
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.
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...
Other
Presidential Candidate Finance Documents
An interesting look at some of the financial paperwork prospective presidential candidates file with the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
Museum of the Moving Image
Museum of the Moving Image: The Living Room Candidate
Campaign ads changed the course of presidential elections when introduced in 1952. By examining ads from the elections of 1952 and 1988, students will understand the historical issues specific to that time period and themes common to...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Herbert Hoover
This resource contains a detailed biography on Herbert Hoover. From the left-hand toolbar, select information on his life before the presidency, campaigns and elections, domestic affairs, foreign affairs, and life after the presidency....
Northern Illinois University
Illinois in the Gilded Age: 1896: The Cross of Gold
This is a very informative look at the politics involved in the campaign of 1896 where one of the main issues was the conflict between the gold standard and free silver. Read about the results of the election and the defeat of Populist...
Other
The Garfield Observer: Stalwarts, Half Breeds, and Political Assassination
This is a concise description of the turmoil in the Republican Party leading up to the campaign and election of 1880. How or whether to reform the patronage system was at the heart of the selection of a candidate. Find out about the...
Other
Public Disclosure Commission
The Public Disclosure Commission makes information available on issues such as election candidate finances and campaign contribution limits. This site is specific to Washington State.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: 1912 Democratic Party Platform
Find the text of the 1912 Democratic Party platform. See the party's position on labor, income taxes, presidential primaries, the direct election of senators, tariff reform, and anti-trust legislation.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Democratic Party Platform of 1880
The Democratic Party Platform of 1880 can be found here. Be sure to notice the comments about the election of 1876, which the Democrats felt was fraudulent.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Quincy Adams
This site contains a detailed biography of John Quincy Adams. From the right-hand toolbar, select information about his life before and after his presidency, his campaigns and elections, and his domestic and foreign affairs. Also, you...