In it to win it. Individuals who want to represent the people in government can choose to run for office. There are a variety of offices across all levels of government: local, state, and national (e.g., mayor, governor, or president). The campaign is the individual’s effort to win the election and often relies on the support of the political party to organize voters under a common platform, inform citizens about the issues, and rally civic participation.
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United States Elections Web Archive
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A collection of campaign websites related to presidential, congressional, and gubernatorial elections since 2000, usually including social media.
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Pictorial Americana: Presidential Campaigns
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Selected images from the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs collection, covering presidential campaigns between 1836 and 1908.
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Voices, Votes, Victory: Presidential Campaign Songs
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An online exhibition on presidential campaign songs from the 19th century to the mid 20th century.
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Songs of Politics and Political Campaigns
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An essay about 19th to early 20th-century campaign songs and political party songs.
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US Election Statistics: A Resource Guide
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A list of online and print resources related to U.S. federal and state elections, compiled by a digital reference specialist at the Library of Congress.