Online
Resources
Local Election
Information
North
Dakota Secretary of State's Office
Minnesota
Secretary of State's Office
State Political
Parties
ND
Republican Party
ND
Democratic Party
MN
Republican Party
MN
Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
National Political
Parties
Democratic
National Committee
Republican
National Committee
Libertarian
Party
Reform
Party
Green
Party
Nonpartisan
Groups
The
Alliance for Better Campaigns
The Alliance for Better Campaigns is a public interest group that
seeks to improve elections by promoting campaigns in which the most
useful information reaches the greatest number of citizens in the
most engaging way.
Common
Cause
Common Cause is a nonprofit, nonpartisan citizen's lobbying organization
promoting open, honest and accountable government.
League
of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization,
encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in
government, works to increase understanding of major public policy
issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
Open
Secrets
This web site, produced by The Center for Responsive Politics, is
the online source for money in politics data. The Center for Responsive
Politics is a non-partisan, non-profit research group that tracks
money in politics, and its effect on elections and public policy.
Project
Vote Smart
A citizens' tool kit of free services, programs and materials, this
national non-partisan, non-profit effort researches, tracks and
provides to the public independent factual information on over 13,000
candidates and elected officials.
Public
Agenda
Public Agenda is a nonpartisan, nonprofit public opinion research
and citizen education organization. Their Web site includes a wonderful
resource "Clarifying the Issues 2000" which is designed to help
you clarify your views and weigh your values concerning some of
America's most challenging problems.
White
House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association is a nonprofit historical
and educational organization that plays a vital role in preserving
the White House and recording its unique history. Their Web site
includes educational interactive activities designed to teach students
about the presidency and the role of the president in American politics.
Government
Organizations
Federal
Election Commission
The FEC site has campaign finance reports and data, campaign finance
law resources, recent election results, as well as voter registration
information.
Thomas:
US Congress on the Internet
The Library of Congress provides you with searchable information
about the U.S. Congress and the legislative process. Search bills,
by topic, bill number, or title.
US
House of Representatives
This site includes up-to-the-hour reports on events on the House
floor, complete roll call voting reports and extensive information
about bills and resolutions being considered in Congress.
US
Senate
This site offers information on how to contact your Senators as
well as extensive background information on the history of the Senate.
White
House
The official web site of the White House offers information on administration
programs, issues, and extensive information on the presidential
cabinet and its history.
Civic Education
Center
for Civic Education
The Center for Civic Education is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational
corporation dedicated to fostering the development of informed, responsible
participation in civic life by citizens committed to values and principles
fundamental to American constitutional democracy.
Close
Up Foundation
The Close Up Foundation is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan
citizenship education organization.
Kids
Voting USA
Kids Voting USA is fulfilling its mission of securing the future
of democracy by educating and involving youth in the election process.
The site includes a state map linking to kids voting contacts across
the country, activities for students, and curriculum materials for
teachers.
Youth
Vote
Over fifty organizations, which collectively reach millions of young
people ages 18-30 across the country, form Youth Vote 2000, a non-partisan
coalition established to encourage civic participation among young
people.
Rock
The Vote
Rock the Vote was founded by members of the recording industry and
is dedicated to protecting freedom of expression and helping young
people realize and utilize their power to create change in the civic
and political lives of their communities.
