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U.S. History Topics » Government » Elections

U.S. Election and Voting Resources

provides frequently asked questions, maps, and other information for learning about the presidential election process, the electoral college, registering to vote, campaign finance, opinion polls, historical election results, state elections, and more. (National Archives and Records Administration)

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Interesting Fact:

The Electoral College was established by the founding fathers as a compromise between election of the president by Congress and election by popular vote. The people of the United States vote for the electors who then vote for the President.
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How electors vote


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