President Bush meets with 44 women from the Middle East and North Africa who will be watching the elections in various U.S. states November 4. In a more official capacity, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe will be monitoring the U.S. election.
With Election Day nearing, Republican nominee John McCain and Democratic nominee Barack Obama are furiously crisscrossing the United States looking to connect with voters in key battleground states. Learn more about what to expect from America.gov.
American Indians represent a significant voting bloc in some states. In this decade, they have made the difference in electing two U.S. senators from South Dakota and Montana. Above, three generations of Shoshone women pose in the Lemhi Valley near Salmon, Idaho.
Find out what to expect and what to watch for as Americans go to the polls to select their next president, hundreds of federal officials and thousands of local officials.
On November 4, in villages, towns and cities across the United States, thousands of volunteers will rise before dawn to lend a hand for the U.S. elections.
Watch the political process unfold as the world's oldest democracy prepares for Election Day.
U.S. arts reflect the diversity, creativity and vigor of a country enriched by its immigrant roots.
America.gov keeps you up to date with webchats and webcasts November 4 and 5
Respect for the rule of law keeps democracies intact even when election results are challenged.
Learn more about John McCain, Barack Obama, their running mates and the U.S. political system.
Women made important contributions to many fields during the 20th century.
This indirect presidential election system has shaped U.S. politics throughout America's history.
Use of wind power to generate electricity in the United States could
rise significantly by 2030.
Stay up-to-date on news, events and political chatter surrounding the 2008 elections.
Learn more: How the Electoral College Functions
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