Federal elections are held for positions in the national government such as president, senator, or representative to Congress. Because the national elections take place in all 50 states, state laws regulate most aspects of federal elections including primaries, eligibility of voters, and the running of the state’s electoral college process.
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US Election Statistics: Federal Election Results
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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.
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Presidential Elections, 1789-1920: Resource Guides
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The digital collections of the Library of Congress contain a large selection of primary source materials associated with presidential elections from 1789 to 1920.
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United States Elections Web Archive: President
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A collection of campaign websites related to presidential, congressional, and gubernatorial elections since 2000, usually including social media.