Election 2008 | KQED Public Media for Northern CA

NPR News Headlines

January 6, 2009

Rep. Clyburn Says He Knew Obama Would Win

'It's All Politics': NPR's Weekly News Roundup

Political Rewind: NPR's Best Election-Related Stories

AP Election Headlines

Online Voter Resources

California Voter Guide
See what's on the state ballot, learn about the propositions, legislative and congressional races and find out how to cast your vote.
SmartVoter.org
Learn about your local ballot measures, and find your polling place.
Project Vote Smart
Database of the voting records, campaign contributions, public statements and interest group ratings for state and national officials.
Political Base: Money
See who and where campaign contributions are coming from.
Political Base: Issues
Compare the Democratic and Republican candidates' stances on issues.
Truth-O-Meter
Fact checks claims made by presidential candidates. From The St. Petersburg Times.
TheHill.com: Endorsements
See who Congress members are endorsing for president.
PollingReport.com
Tracks public opinion polls from various major media outlets and polling organizations.
Register to Vote
Download voter registration forms.

From KQED TV

This Week in Northern California presents streaming video of the program's election 2008 segments and specials.

From NPR & PBS

NPR News: Election 2008
Ongoing coverage and commentary.
PBS Vote 2008
Collection of coverage from PBS shows, a blog and online election tools.
Online NewsHour: Vote 2008
Analysis, state reports, daily photos and content for students and teachers.
PBSKids: Democracy Project
Try your hand at being President for a day, learn how government affects you, go inside a voting booth and more.

KQED at the Conventions

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Republican National Convention from KQED reporter John Myers.

Scott Shafer shares his highlights from the Democratic National Convention in Denver.

Special: The Latino Vote

The California Report, in collaboration with Radio Bilingue, presents a six-part series examining Latino civic involvement in California.

For Educators

Now that the election is over, how do we maintain momentum around issues of importance to educators and students in California? Visit our Civic Engagement Resources for Educators page for classroom-ready lesson plans, and other resources.

More from KQED

From KQED Public Radio

The California Report | Mon, Jan 5 2009, 8:50 AM

California Emissions and an Obama EPA

When it comes to tailpipe emissions from cars, California is the only state that can set a stricter standard than the federal government. But so far, the federal EPA has blocked those efforts. California regulators and activists hope Barack Obama's EPA will grant the state the waiver it needs to start enforcing its rules. In the first of a series of reports on what Californians are expecting from the new president, we look at what could be one of Obama's first major environmental decisions.

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Perspectives | Mon, Jan 5 2009, 7:37 AM

The Man From Illinois

As a new president prepares to take office, Richard Friedlander recalls another man from Illinois from whom no one had to ask for dignity and respect.

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The California Report | Tue, Dec 30 2008, 8:50 AM

The Latino Vote, Part 6 -- Staying Engaged

Last month's election was historic in many ways. For California Latinos, the vote was an opportunity to demonstrate growing political strength. In the final part of our series with public radio network Radio Bilingue, Zaidee Stavely reports on how activists are working to keep the legions of new Latino voters engaged in the political process.

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More election coverage from KQED Public Radio

Decision 2008

Scott Shafer hosts a special TV presentation of The California Report, with discussions on California's landslide for Obama, Proposition 8, and other state ballot measures.

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Discussion Boards

Express yourself! Visit KQED's election discussions and weigh in on the candidates, the ballot measures, and the political process in this historic election season.