Legal Research Resources

Ballotpedia is the online encyclopedia of American politics and elections. Their goal is to inform people about politics by providing accurate and objective information about politics at all levels of government.

You can register to vote online, check whether you are registered and find other information about the elections.

Their website says that their mission is to be "a nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics" and that they "monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases".

A free, nonpartisan, verifiable archive of contributions to political campaigns in all 50 states.

Information on candidates' positions on specific issues.

This site is a nonpartisan guide to money's influence on U.S. elections and public policy.

Up-to-date, balanced information about current poltical topics.

The Political TV Ad Archive collects political ads in the 2016 election.

A fact-checking website that rates the accuracy of claims by elected officials and others who speak up in American politics.

An official webpage from the U.S. government about voting & elections.

Project Vote Smart provides non-partisan, in-depth information about current officials, candidates, issues, legislation, and voting.