OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION
There are many sources you can contact to find where the candidates stand on the issues.
| The Major Parties | The political parties in your state should be able to help you gather information about the cadidates for local, state, and federal office. Check your telephone directory for a local number, or contact the Washington offices: |
Republican National Committee |
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| The League of Women Voters | Most state chapters of the League publish a voter's guide before each election, based on questionnaires answered by candidates seeking state and federal office. Consult your telephone directory to find a chapter in your area, or contact the national office at: (202 429-1965 or (800) 249-VOTE. www.lwv.org/about/state.html |
| Project Vote Smart | This nonparitsan organizaiton maintains a database on all presidential, congressional, gubernatorial, and state legislative candidates that includes their responses to questionnaires, and the incumbents' voting records. The database also includes information on how to register to vote in each state, and the addresses of the county or city elections offices. (888) VOTE-SMART |
| Thomas | The Library of Congress Web site contains a searchable electronic version of the Congressional Record, as well as information on congressional schedules and the budget and appropriations process. Thomas also provides links to the Web sites for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, the White House, and other government agencies. |
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