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Brief Illustrated History of Election Ballots and Voting Technology to the Year 2000 Opens in new window
 

Timeline of Voting Technology History 1856-present Opens in new window
 



California Election Data

These sites include local as well as statewide election information.


California Election Data Files 1992-present Opens in new window
  • Statewide, county, district, and precinct data for primary, general and recall (2003) elections
  • Many data sets must be unzipped before viewing.

California Election Results and Dates Opens in new window
  • Primary and General Statewide Election Results, 1992-present
  • Special election results and info on special elections, 1961-present

California Historical Absentee Ballot Use 1962-present Opens in new window
 

California Local and Statewide Election Ballot Lists and Results 1997-present Opens in new window
  • Includes election results in selected other U.S. states, 1998-present

California Voter Registration Statistics 1999-present Opens in new window
  • Statistics by county, political bodies, Congressional District, state legislative district, etc.



Federal Election Data

Election information for Congressional and Presidential races


Federal Election Statistics 1920-present Opens in new window
  • Official vote counts for federal elections from the sources among the states and territories

Federal Elections 2006 Opens in new window
  • Election results in 2006 for the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives



Electoral College


Electoral College Information Opens in new window
  • Includes a member roster, state laws, and requirements of members
  • Electoral College box scores and votes by state 1789-present
  • Procedural Guide to the Electoral College



Electing a U.S. President in Plain English Opens in new window

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