Deschutes Public Library

Election and Voting Links


AARP's Legislation & Elections Page
Election information from the American Association of Retired People.  Includes a newsletter, primary schedules, suggested questions for candidates and information on health issues.

Elections Division, Oregon Secretary of State
Everything you need to know about elections in the state of Oregon.

Federal Election Commission
Features guides for those who wish to run for office, members of the media covering elections, resources on campaign finance reform, and the structure of the U.S. election system.

League of Women Voters
The site of the nonpartisan political organization that encourages voter participation.

Open Secrets
The site of the Center for Responsive Politics has a searchable database that helps users trace, in national and state elections, the amounts of contributions for each candidate and their sources.

Political Science Resources, University of Michigan
Extremely comprehensive site including: past election results, links to lobbying and advocacy groups, political party links and platforms, and much more.

Project Vote Smart
Locate candidates by entering your zip code.  Also includes information on where to vote, voter registration details, and national and state candidate profiles.

Public Agenda Online
Provides thorough coverage of national issues with background, debates and opinion polls presented in a newsmagazine style.

Political Parties

Communist Party USA

Constitution Party

Democratic National Committee

Green Party

Libertarian Party

Natural Law Party

Reform Party

Republican National Committee

Socialist Party USA