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Political Influence

• Lobbyists, political action committees, interest group categories, campaign donors, etc.
• Politicians and Elections: presidential, congressional, personal, donors...
• Influence and Lobbying: industries, revolving door, 527's...

Local San José Area Politics

California Politics

• News stories and commentary on California politics from state newspapers

• Covers all 5,000 bills in the 2003-2004 legislative session and all California campaign contributions 2001-2004.
• Shows the supporters and opponents of each bill, and their industries and interests

• Maps of California's political districts, regions, and counties
• Congressional District maps, State Senate District maps, State Assembly Districts, county maps, etc.

U.S. Politics

• Elections, lobby groups, political advertising
• Political cartoons, minority politicians, political parties, etc.
• Note: The resources labeled "UMich Only" cannot be accessed.

• Includes links to political parties, including 3rd party and their candidates' websites, and to interest groups with contrasting positions on issues

Politics in Other Countries

• Executive Branches
• Election Information
• Political Parties