Research Help for PLS-135 & 136

Allsides presents different versions of similar news stories from sources it rates as being on the political right, left, and center, with a mission to expose readers to information and ideas from all sides of the political spectrum so they can better understand the world — and each other.

From Ballotpedia, view the elections you will be voting in with this sample ballot lookup tool using your address. Also known as "Who is on my ballot?"

From RealClear Media Group, insightful analysis of the most important news and policy issues of the day.

From UVA's Center for Politics, the mission of this site is to educate and inspire our citizenry about practical politics and civic engagement.

From Ballotpedia, a compilation of all special elections to the 119th Congress in 2025-2026.

Promotes and supports accurate, fair, open and secure elections for the citizens of the Commonwealth.

Free, factual, unbiased information on candidates and elected officials.

Research Center: Newspaper & Current Periodical Reading Room, Library of Congress

Official handbook of the federal government provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches. It also includes information on quasi-official agencies; international organizations in which the United States participates; and boards, commissions, and committees.

Lists over 7,000 Federal civil service leadership and support positions in the legislative and executive branches of the Federal Government that may be subject to noncompetitive appointment, nationwide. Data covers positions such as agency heads and their immediate subordinates, policy executives and advisors, and aides who report to these officials.

Official Guide to Government Information and Services

Official site of the Virginia governor provides information about the Governor, their policies, news releases, and ways to contact their office. The site also includes resources for constituents, like information on the budget, legislation, and the governor's cabinet.

System is comprised of the Supreme Court of Virginia, the Court of Appeals of Virginia, circuit courts in thirty-one judicial circuits, Supreme Court of Virginia general district and juvenile and domestic relations district courts in thirty-two districts, and magistrates in offices in thirty-two districts.

Provides access to the Code of Virginia, Constitution of Virginia, and legislative information.

Official site of the Commonwealth of Virginia, portal to state and local government resources.

Portal to the Commonwealth's state legislature, responsible for making and changing the state's laws.

A source of information about proposed changes to Virginia's regulations, including a meetings calendar and board minutes, managed by the Virginia Department of Planning and Budget.