Local Statistics
Note: CQ's Politics in America provides general demographic information by district at the front section of each state's chapter. (Remember, we have this book in print in reference and in the stacks).
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Social Explorer is the best interface into Census data. The Census breaks out data by Congressional District. Just select the data source (e.g. Census 2010) and choose "congressional district" for your geography. - data.census.gov This link opens in a new window
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Statistical population, housing, economic, and geographic data from the United States Census. Replaces American FactFinder.
- Voting & Registration Data (Census)In election years, the Current Population Survey collects data on reported voting and registration, and later reports stats by turnout, age, race and origin
- The Book of the StatesCall Number: Online & JK2403 .B62More information in Catalyst...
Published annually by the Council of State Governments, this compendium is the definitive resource for what's happening year-by-year, at a glance but in rich detail all the same, in state legislatures. The library has 1937-current, with the most recent issue in Reference. Also now available online. - CQ State Fact FinderCall Number: Reference HA214 .C68Availability and more information from Catalyst...
- Can I Vote?Voting information by state provided by the chief election officials from the states.
- National Association of Secretaries of State - member rosterLinks to the individual secretaries of state websites, in order to obtain local voting results.
- National Conference of State Legislatures - redistrictingRedistricting documents and links to state websites.
State Legislative Elections by Call Number: REF JK1967 .B36 1998ISBN: 156802200XPublication Date: 1997-11-01Availability and more information from Catalyst...
- Find My Local Election Office (USA.gov)Visit your state’s election office website for state-wide voting guidance.
- U.S. Election Assistance CommissionInfo on voting requirements for the states.
- States PerformCompare data across states.
