Through 2016, there have been 58 presidential elections. This page links to the results of those historical elections, including a larger map, results and synopsis of the race. An interactive version of each map is also available, letting you change history.

In recent years, voting by mail has become increasingly common throughout the United States. But absentee voting, including voting by mail, is not a recent phenomenon. A study of historical primary sources can help students gain context and perspective regarding such voting practices throughout our nation’s history.