DUGuides: Elections and Voting: Political Parties

Political Party Websites

Two Major Political Parties of the United States

List of Political Parties in the United States

Party Representation in Congress

U.S. Senate: Political Parties
From the U.S. Senate website, this page provides resources on the political parties of the United States in relation to the Senate, with historical information on political parties as well as information on the two current major parties: The Democratic and Republican parties.
U.S. House of Representatives: Party Divisions
This website offers a breakdown of political party affiliations of members of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1789-present. Sources on how these numbers were derived are referenced.

I Side WIth...
Take a quiz to find out which candidates and political parties align closest to your stance on the issues. Also includes candidate profiles and information on key issues.
Pew Research Center - Where Do I Fit
Take a quiz to find out which one of nine political typology groups is your best match, compared with a nationally representative survey of more than 10,000 U.S. adults by Pew Research Center.
Vote Smart
Vote Smart provides information on candidates and elected officials, such as their biographical information, voting records, positions on issues, interest-group ratings, public statements, and funding.