The 1876 election, between Samuel Tilden, the Democrat, and Rutherford B. Hayes, the Republican, came down to three Southern states where the results were disputed.

Stacker examined the history and challenges of third parties in U.S. presidential races using data from the Federal Election Commission, Pew Research, and other sources.

Defending Philadelphia’s election systems isn’t easy in light of the city’s history, she said. She said she recently had a hard time swaying some family members who were distrustful of the city.

In the 1992 election, when then-Prime Minister John Major won the fourth consecutive time, The Sun newspaper claimed its endorsement had swung the election. “It’s The Sun wot won it,” its ...

By Andrea Vale Megan Varner // Getty Images A brief visual history of how midterm elections changed Congressional control since FDR Since Franklin Delano Roosevelt's sweeping four-term presidency ...

Wisconsin justices ruled 4-3 to overturn a near abortion ban, a reflection of the court's liberal majority and an election ...

In this famous election night photo, Harry Truman celebrates his narrow defeat of Thomas Dewey in the 1948 presidential election. Daily Press archives By Jonathan L. Stolz ...

Election results are still coming in, and many races won’t be called for days, if not weeks. But for now, here’s a look at the candidates who CNN projects will make history in the 2022 midterms .

The baking of “Election Cakes” is a tradition that has roots in Colonial America. But as food scholar KC Hysmith told ForbesWomen editor Maggie McGrath, what started as a practical way to feed ...

The winners of several elections up and down the ballot will make history this year, CNN projects. With Donald Trump winning a second term as president, his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, is ...

Chrétien followed the United States into Afghanistan after al-Qaeda's September 11 attacks. However, he refused to support ...

The Election Day cake is available for pre-order through Oct. 30 for $17.89 (an homage to the year of the first presidential election), with a portion of sales going to Common Cause, a pro ...