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Voting / Elections

  1. "I Do Solemnly Swear..." -

    Presidential Inaugurations from George Washington's in 1789 to Barack Obama's inauguration in 2009 (from the Library of Congress).
  2. 2012 Legislative Blue Book - Analysis of Ballot Issues -

    Recorded audio version (mp3) from the Colorado Talking Book Library.
  3. Absentee (Mail-In) Ballot Application - State of Colorado -
  4. American Presidency Project -

    Collection of resources on the study of the President of the United States. Includes over 90,000 items in their document archive, searchable by date, document type, and president. Also includes extensive presidential data including relations with Congress, popularity, public appearances, disabilities, elections, and more.
  5. Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids -

    Branches, elections, how laws are made, etc.
  6. City of Colorado Springs - On-line Services -

    Links to a wide range of online services such as paying a parking ticket, applying for a land permit, viewing city jobs, contacting city officials, reporting a crime or code violation, watching city council meetings, purchasing a bus pass, and much more.
  7. Colorado Ballot & Blue Book Information -

    Includes ballot issues, analysis, history, and initiatives filed.
  8. Colorado by the Numbers -

    Online statistical abstract for the state of Colorado. Provides links to government information on topics such as crime, education, health, endangered species, immigration, poverty, taxation, transportation, and much more.
  9. Colorado Elections Division -

    Voter and election information, forms, election news.
  10. Colorado General Assembly Legislative Directory -

    Contains a list of House members, their represented counties, political party affiliation, occupation, contact information, and committees.
  11. Colorado Springs - City Elections -

    Municipal elections
  12. COmaps.org -

    Find your district, state house, state senate, U.S. Congress, and more using interactive maps.
  13. Commissions on Judicial Performance -

    To provide fair, responsible and constructive evaluations of trial and appellate judges and justices, which enable voters to make informed decisions in judicial retention elections.
  14. Congress.org -

    Election Guide from the U.S. Congress.
  15. Contact Elected Officials -

    National, state, county, and city.
  16. Democratic Party Website -
  17. Directory of U.S. Political Parties -

    Includes information on Democratic & Republican Parties, as well as a comprehensive list of third parties. From this page you can link to the official website for that political party.
  18. El Paso County Election Department -

    Archived results, ballots, statistics; forms, election judge info., voter info.
  19. El Paso County Voter Information -
  20. Election and Voting Resources -

    From the Internet Public Library, includes information on current elections, local and state elections, political parties, candidates & issues, voter information, blogs, and historical interest.
  21. Election Calendar 2013 -

    Dates for absentee and early voting, voter registration, etc. for El Paso County.
  22. Elections & Politics Guide -

    From How Stuff Works - learn more about the presidential candidates, the debates, the electoral college, the voting system and more.
  23. Fact Check.org -

    "Nonpartisan, nonprofit, "consumer advocate" for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics."
  24. Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) -

    National media watch group.
  25. Go Vote Colorado -

    Register to vote online, or if already registered, you can use this form to confirm your registration, update your address, party affiliation or permanent mail-in ballot status.
  26. GOP.com -

    Republican Party's official website.
  27. Government & Politics Guide -

    From How Stuff Works - learn about different types of government, politics, and civic issues. Includes information on government agencies, citizenship, copyrights, crime and legal system, elections and voting, and more.
  28. Historical Election Results -

    From the U.S. Electoral College.
  29. Historical Time Series Table -

    From the U.S. Census - indicates reported voting and registration demographics, location, etc. from 1964 to 2010.
  30. Know Your Judge -

    Information about judges on the ballot. Sponsored by the Institute for the advancement of the American Legal System, Colorado Bar Association, Colorado Judicial Institute, and the League of Women Voters of Colorado.
  31. League of Women Voters - Colorado -
  32. National Political Conventions Since 1856 -
  33. Online Congressional Directory -

    Find and contact your Congress members.
  34. Open Secrets.org -

    Provides information on campaign financing and lobbying data.
  35. Presidential Elections, 1789-2008 -

    From InfoPlease - includes candidates, political party, and electoral votes.
  36. Project Vote Smart -

    Find executive, congress, judicial, state official, and local official candidates, also review their biographies, voting records, issue positions, legislation, campaign finances, etc.
  37. Reuters Issues 2012 -
  38. State Elected Officials -

    From Congress.org, find your state representative by zip code, last name, or address.
  39. Tabor Notices -

    Lists the current ballot issues for the El Paso County General Elections. Also includes a list of polling locations. Find TABOR notices from 1993 to current year.
  40. U.S. Congress Votes Database -

    From the Washington Post, allows you to browse every vote in the U.S. Congress since 1991.
  41. U.S. Congress Votes Database -

    Browse every vote in the U.S. Congress since 1991.
  42. U.S. Voting Rights Timeline -
  43. USA Elections in Brief -

    Learn about the political process and elections procedures.
  44. VOTE 411 -

    Voting and election information from the League of Women Voters.
  45. Vote: The Machinery of Democracy -

    From the Smithsonian.
  46. Voter Registration Form - State of Colorado -
  47. Voter Registration Form - State of Colorado (Spanish Language) -

    Solicitud de registración de votante.
  48. Voting and Elections from USA.gov -

    Contains contact information for elected officials, learn about elections and voting, register to vote, information about volunteering during the election process.