Candidates' bios:

Fall Issue of "American View" - U.S. Election

Oct. 15 - The Fall 2008 issue of the Embassy's "American View" magazine is now online, focusing on the November 4 U.S. elections, now less than a month away. The issue features articles on absentee voting, the dramatic increase in the use of political polls, and congressional elections.

Background material:

• "American Presidential Elections" - Winter 2008 American View
• "USA Elections in Brief'
• "Guide to the 2008 Election" on America.gov
• "The Electoral College" - September 2008 E-journal
• "The Candidates" - October 2008 E-journal
• "The Long Campaign" - October 2007 E-journal

From the U.S. Embassy Information Resource Center:

• "About the USA" election information

For American Citizens:

• Absentee Voting Information
• When will my ballot arrive?