Senator Information
- United States SenateSenate homepage with resources related to individual lawmakers and state representation.
- Gale in Context: Biography This link opens in a new windowIntegrates GALE Cengage Learning reference works along with magazine and journal articles, images, videos, audio files, and website links. Search for current or historical people by name, occupation, nationality, and birth/death dates. Use the advanced search feature for further search options.
- Center for Responsive Politics (opensecrets.org)An action-oriented research organization that provides data and written analysis on the effect of interest groups on elections and policy.
- GovTrack.usA website focused on U.S. government transparency whose goal is to help "ordinary citizens find and track bills in the U.S. Congress and understand their representatives’ legislative record."
- 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.
Further Information
Explore these resources for information on both your senators.
Newspapers by State/Region
- 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.
Includes a search of the following:
- 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.