Thorough, extensive in scope, and meticulously researched, America Votes includes official, state-certified election returns and key data by county and by district for the House, Senate, and gubernatorial elections for the 2007-2008 election cycle. This volume is an essential acquisition for university, school, public, and professional libraries. Updates to this edition include:
- The historic election of the first African American president of the United States
- The defeat of Alaskan Senator Ted Stevens amid a felony conviction by Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich
- Finalized congressional results in the hotly contested states of Georgia, Minnesota, and other selected races
- Major state constitution amendment results including bans on gay marriage in California, Arizona, and Florida