Election Research: Candidates & Issues

An independent website that aims to "boost voter engagement and education using information, data, and breaking technologies."

Vote Smart's mission is to provide free, factual, unbiased information on candidates and elected officials to all Americans.

Each issue addresses the current events being discussed by Congress. It is “an impartial view of controversial issues.”

National Conference of State Legislators. Stay informed on the latest state elections and ballot measures with NCSL. Your go-to resource for updates, analysis and news on the Nov. 5, 2024, elections.

The Council on Foreign Relations provides news on information on candidate views on foreign policy issues. Articles are provided to promote understanding of foreign policy issues and the presidential candidates' records and stands on the issues.

Compilations of where presidential candidates stand on the issues.

Launched by the League of Women Voters Education Fund (LWVEF) in October of 2006, VOTE411.org is a "one-stop-shop" for election related information.

Resources on the political parties of the United States in relation to the Senate, with historical information on political parties as well as information on the two current major parties.

Party Division Data 1789 - Present

Monitors claims made in campaign speeches, ads, debates, interviews, and news releases to ensure accuracy. A project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center.

Rates accuracy of candidates' statements on their records, attacks on opponents, and organizes statements by issue/topic. A partnership between the Tampa Bay Times (newspaper) and partner news organizations.