The Presidential Election of 1876 was considered a foregone conclusion, with Democrat Samuel J. Tilden sure to defeat Republican Rutherford B. Hayes, but disputed Southern electoral votes led to an outcome that nobody predicted.

The Presidential Election of 1860 proved the most divisive in U.S. history, with the election of Abraham Lincoln triggering the secession of Southern states. But how did it play out at the polls?

In the Presidential Election of 1824, five men from one party were up for the job. It was left to the House of Representatives to figure out a winner – and the aftermath led to the modern two-party system.

The 1800 Presidential Election, which ended in a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Burr, presented Congress with a dilemma – how to stop a tie from happening again.

If you think the election of 2000 was cray cray you ain't seen nothing. A video lecture explaining the election of 1876. Check out all of the elections here • Presidential Elec...

The fourth episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. This was one of the nastiest elections in American history, and so significant...

The 16th Presidential election in American history took place on Tuesday, November 7th, 1848. This was the first election that took place on the same day in every state. By law from this point forward, Election Day would be on a Tuesday....

The ninth episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. In 1820, James Monroe is so popular that no one runs against him for President....

A video summary of the Presidential election of 1840 between William Henry Harrison and Martin Van Buren.

A summary video lecture of the Presidential Election of 1820 between James Monroe and uhm... well nobody.

What does it take to become President of the United States? What is the Electoral College? The program takes kids through the entire election process. Through colorful graphics, lively animation and live-action footage, the entire...

The Electoral College is a complicated beast and is the grouping who truly elect the US President and Vice President. Due to its important function, we thought it would be useful to explain how it works, especially because things might...

A super quick yet informative overview of the realignment elections of realignment elections, 1932, FDR versus President Herbert Hoover.

A short summary of the second Presidential election of George Washington.

Americans don’t actually vote for a presidential candidate. The real power that chooses the next commander-in-chief is the Electoral College.

Overview of the U.S. electoral college.

Presidential Elections brings the electoral process to life. Students will learn about political "platforms" and party "tickets," as well as fascinating facts about former presidents that will stimulate classroom discussion. In...

Voters of color make up an increasing percentage of the United States electorate, but that trend isn't hurting republicans as much as conservatives fear. Senior Lecturer of the African American Studies Department at the University of...

All eyes are on Georgia today. Voters in the peach state decide the balance of power in the Senate. Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux (D-GA) joins Cheddar to discuss Tuesday's runoffs.

Swing states are pivotal in the race for the White House, with the outcome hinging on results in seven key battlegrounds.

A handful of US states play an outsized role in deciding presidential elections.

Vice President Kamala Harris presided over the certification of her own election loss. (Scripps News)

Emory University Professor Alan Abramowitz discusses Former President Donald Trump being indicted in Georgia along with 18 of his close allies, and gives his remarks on what it may mean if this indictment moves to a Federal court. He...

On Monday, the Electoral College confirmed President-elect Joe Biden's win in the presidential election.