U.S. General Elections

The U.S. General Elections dataset offers detailed insights into election outcomes across multiple types of races, including presidential, senatorial, congressional (House), and gubernatorial elections, from 2016 to 2022. This dataset is organized into tables based on specific elections, allowing for an in-depth analysis of voter behavior and party performance over these years.

The Presidential Elections table, available for 2016 and 2020, provides the total number of votes cast in the presidential race, broken down by Democratic, Republican, and other parties. This table allows for an examination of national voting trends and party competition in the most significant U.S. election.

The US Senate Elections table, covering election years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2022, tracks total votes cast in senatorial races, again broken down by Democratic, Republican, and other parties. This table is essential for understanding the dynamics of Senate races during this period, particularly in years with heightened political stakes.

The US House Elections table, available for all years from 2016 to 2022, provides data on congressional elections, detailing the total votes received by each party. With continuous data, this table is crucial for analyzing trends in party dominance and shifts in voter support in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The Gubernatorial Elections table, also available for 2016 to 2022, shows the total votes cast in governor’s races across the U.S., categorized by Democratic, Republican, and other parties. It enables analysts to assess trends in state-level elections and shifts in party control of governorships.

This dataset is highly valuable for political scientists, analysts, and strategists looking to explore patterns in voter behavior, election outcomes, and party performance in U.S. general elections between 2016 and 2022.