This new volume contains all the material a reader needs to understand the American election process and its political parties. This complete A-to-Z reference guide covers the people, events, and terms involved in the electoral process. It also provides the history of elections in the United States, focusing primarily on the presidential elections. Appendix material includes the results for every presidential election. Entries include: Absentee voting; Blue states; Campaign ethics; Dark horse candidate; Dirty campaign tricks; Election fraud; Electoral College; Fundraising; Internet voting; League of Women Voters; Populist Party; Recall; Republican Party; Super Tuesday; Voter turnout; Wedge issues; and more.