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For more than 50 years, the Almanac of American Politics has been the gold standard of accessible, nonpartisan information on the US political system. Highly regarded for its in-depth analysis and comprehensive profiles of every congressional district, state, governor, and member of Congress, The Almanac is the tool you need to better understand the context of the people and perspectives shaping the issues that matter to you. The Almanac of American Politics is the must have resource for understanding the American political landscape and includes: Profiles of every Member of Congress and every governor. Narrative descriptions of ALL 50 states, 5 territories, and the District of Columbia. Narrative descriptions of ALL 435 House districts, including new congressional districts that were created as a result of recent court cases in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, New York, and North Carolina. New profiles of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Analysis of the 2024 elections for Senate, House, and governor races, and how those results shape the public policy debates in Congress and the nation. A breakdown of the votes cast for President in 2024 for all states and districts, including primaries. Campaign finance data for all Senators and House members—plus their challengers—in the most recent election, including listings of the “outside money” spent. Analysis of voter turnout in each state and congressional district for the 2024 presidential elections. State and congressional district maps, the key votes cast by members of the House and Senate, interest group ratings, and more. Updated voter registration data. Vital Statistics on Congress data tables. Updated demographic information for every state and district, including information from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Census data featuring veteran status data, healthcare data including the rate of insured vs. uninsured in each congressional district, and public assistance data.