2009 ed. Reviews and analyzes the process by which aspirants to the American presidency have campaigned for the support of the national electorate and how voters have made their selections from 1789 to the present day. A series of eight essays orients the reader to the unique electoral system of the United States, how it has evolved, and what larger themes illuminate the process. The subjects of these essays range from the Electoral College, suffrage law and voter turnout, and the role of the major and minor political parties to the impact of the media, campaign finance, and the character issue in presidential elections.

2008 ed. Covers “virtually everything one would want to know about American political campaigns.” Focuses on American campaigns, elections, and electoral behavior but also provides a culturally and politically diverse perspective of American democratic practices and institutions. Provides a description and scholarly analysis for all presidential elections, including state and general elections. Examines various efforts throughout the decades to reform elections, especially from social upheaval and the resulting political realignments. Includes extensive electoral research into the development of political opinions, attitudes, and ideologies in American voters

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A service of CQ Roll Call. Provides information of interest to "grassroots advocacy" groups. Tracks news and issues at both the national and state level.