University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James A. Garfield: Campaign/election of 1880
James A. Garfield was truly a dark horse candidate for the presidency. Read about the problems the Republicans had in settling on a candidate, and find out how close the election truly was when Garfield defeated Winfield Hancock.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The 1824 Election and the "Corrupt Bargain"
The two-party system in presidential elections fell apart in the election of 1824. See what happened when five men, all from the Democratic-Republican Party, ran against each other. Find out why the choice of John Quincy Adams was called...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Quincy Adams
This site contains a detailed biography of John Quincy Adams. From the right-hand toolbar, select information about his life before and after his presidency, his campaigns and elections, and his domestic and foreign affairs. Also, you...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: 1968: Year of Unraveling
In 1968 Lyndon Johnson announced he would not run for re-election. Read about the turmoil at the Democratic National Convention, the third-party candidate, and Richard Nixon's election with a plurality of votes.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: George Walker Bush
Which president owned a professional baseball team? Explore with AmericanPresident.org to discover more facts about George W. Bush. He is currently serving as the 43rd President of the United States.
Other
Kids.gov: How to Become President of the u.s. Poster
Colorful, easy to understand graphics help students learn the process of becoming the President of the United States.
Digital History
Digital History: The Disputed Election of 2000
Online summary of the dispute over the presidential election of 2000 and the outcome.
A&E Television
History.com: How the 2000 Election Came Down to a Supreme Court Decision
As Florida's electoral votes became too close to call, controversy ensued over hanging chads, dimpled chads and butterfly bullets. Five hundred thirty-seven votes. That's all that separated Democrat Al Gore and his Republican challenger...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004
Complete coverage of the 2004 Election including information on the candidates, news reports, video, interactive resources, and important issues.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004: Candidates
Outstanding web page that has biographical information on the candidates for President and Vice-President of the United States in the 2004 election.
270 To Win
270towin: 2016 Presidential Election
Provides a map and detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 2016 won by Donald Trump who became the fifth person in U.S. history to become president despite losing the nationwide popular vote.
Other
The u.s. Electoral College Calculator
Provides an overview of the electoral system and the process in which the president is elected. There is a visual calculator that lets you track election outcomes. Data for all U.S. elections is included.
Curated OER
Presidential Election
Ambitious coverage of the 2004 elections, including George W. Bush winning re-election over John Kerry. Find links to a number of news articles, election results, profiles of candidates, electoral maps, and much more. Very thorough...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Did Fake News Influence the Outcome of Election 2016?
Don't believe everything that is read on the Internet! So many people around the world follow the news, all news, that they find posted on social media. Some news is real, some news is fake. How much of the fake news might have...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Rutherford Birchard Hayes
There was a controversy surrounding the presidential election of Rutherford B. Hayes. The Library of Congress has facts and photographs to explain.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: u.s. Constitution: Twelfth Amendment
This resource reviews the text of the Twelfth Amendment and related annotations.
Other
Gov Spot: The Presidential Election Process
"In simplified terms" learn about how the President and Vice President are elected. An overview describing the step by step process of the electoral process.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Election 2000
An excellent and thorough website that explores the Election 2000. Includes information on the presidential race and election, as well as the races and elections for Congress and state governors. Also includes extensive coverage of the...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Howard Taft: Campaign and Election of 1908
Read about the presidential candidates from the Republican, Democratic, and Socialist parties in the election of 1908. See the party platforms and the reasons Taft won the election.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Benjamin Harrison: Campaigns and Elections
Read about the subdued campaign and election of 1888 where the Republicans took control of the presidency, House of Represenatives, and Senate. Find out how Benjamin Harrison was selected as the Republican presidential candidate.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Zachary Taylor: Campaigns and Elections
In this article from the Miller Center's site on Zachary Taylor, you can find a description of the election of 1848 and Taylor's decision to run as a Whig.
Museum of the Moving Image
Museum of the Moving Image: Living Room Candidate (Campaign Ads)
Online exhibition of presidential campaign ads, 1952-2008, organized by election year, theme, and political issue. Audio/video presentations of ads can be viewed alongside written transcripts, making Living Room Candidate particularly...
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Hillary Clinton
Hillary Rodham Clinton was the first woman to represent a major party in a U.S. presidential election, the first woman to win the Iowa Presidential Caucus, first, First Lady elected to the United States Senate, and the first female...
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Presidential Election Quiz
Take this quiz to test your knowledge of what it takes to become president of the United States.