Candidate Selection
You may only select a candidate in a race that is considered to be competitive by Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball. For the purposes of this course, competitive is defined as “Toss Up” or “Leans” Democratic or Republican.
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Saboto's Crystal BallCenter for Politics, University of Virginia
Senator Information
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United States SenateSenate homepage with resources related to individual lawmakers and state representation.
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Project Vote Smart
- Contains candidate biographies, voting records, issue positions, public statements, campaign finance and interest group ratings for federal and state elections.
- Information on ballot initiatives and current legislative votes organized by state.
- Provides links to resources to learn more about the elections and the election process.
- Learn how to register to vote in your state of legal residence.
- For listing of political parties, see [http://votesmart.org/political-parties#.UFoSua5N4Yw] and select the desired state.
Demographic Information
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Register & Vote in Your StateUse the links to the state government sites to explore voting results. United States Election Assistance Commission.
Further Information
Explore these resources for information on both your congress member and also on the topics relevant for your district.
Newspapers by State/Region
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ProQuest US Newsstream This link opens in a new windowNational and local newspapers, newswires, blogs, and news sites' transcripts including U.S. major dailies, CNN, Meet the Press and hundred's more. Current coverage and back files will vary.
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US Major DailiesIncludes The New York Times, Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, and Chicago Tribune.
Additionally, explore the newspaper and magazine resources listed on the homepage of this guide.
Peer-Reviewed Articles and Books
- See the resources on home page of this guide.
- Explore related Subject Guides, such as Education.