Get Informed

Project Vote Smart
Gather information on major and minor candidates for president. Includes biographical information, positions on issues, voting histories, interest group evaluations, endorsements and more.

CQ Politics
Provides news, data and analysis on the presidential race, as well as Congressional races.

FactCheck.org
Monitors the “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.”

Follow the Money

Center for Responsive Politics
Provides extensive and thorough information on campaign contributions and spending by organizations during elections, including those by independent interest groups.

CQ MoneyLine
Provides easy access to data on campaign contributions and spending by PACs and independent interest groups.

Get Out and Vote

Michigan Secretary of State
Confirm your voter registration, view a sample ballot and find out where your voting precinct is located.

Publius
This site from the League of Women Voters allows you to “view your ballot, polling location, find out about candidates and proposals and how to use your voting equipment.”

Need more information?

University of Michigan Documents Center
Comprehensive listing of resources related to this year’s elections.