Voting and Election: Electoral College/Political Parties

U.S. Electoral College frequently asked questions page.

View the electoral votes, popular votes, electors, and certificates of past presidential elections.

U.S. Electoral College webpage containing appointed electors, electors votes, laws and requirements, and more.

Congressional Research Service (CRS) report providing a concise explanation of the workings of the Electoral College including its origin and how it works today.

U.S. Electoral College webpage containing procedures, responsibilities, and presidential election laws for state officials.

Congressional Research Service brief report on Aug. 26, 2016 describing the process of challenging election results at the state level or at the joint session of Congress.

Nov. 30, 2012 report from the Congressional Research Service providing procedures for challenges to the validity of an electoral vote.

April 13, 2016 report by the Congressional Research Service explaining how the electoral college system works in Presidential elections.

Provides a synopsis of the Presidential transition process.

Nicknamed the Plum Book. Used to identify presidentially appointed positions within the Federal Government. Scroll down to access various years of the Plumb Book.