The Oklahoma Social Science Research Institute, housed in Political Science at Northeastern State University, was established to provide a medium for the compilation and presentation of campaign, election, and voting data.  Every state provides some electronic access to their election data.  Each state, however, presents its data in a different format.  Voting results range from statewide aggragrate totals to individual county returns.  There is no standardization of data presentation or of the election results by the individual states.  The Oklahoma Social Science Research Institute was created and designed to provide this service.

The presentation of these data in a common, standardized format creates the possibility for infinite election data analysis.  County by county election data for every national or state office in each primary, special, or general election for the individual states provides a new and unique opportunity for election data analysis.  Voting trends can be compared or contrasted within, between, or across election districts of all types for a single election or for a series of elections.  Party strengths and weaknesses can be charted.  Individual candidates or offices can be observed.  State or national offices can be analyzed in terms of political party activity, redistricting, or voting trends at the local, state, or national level.  The mission of the Oklahoma Social Science Research Institute is to provide the data in a format which will facilitate election and voting data research and analysis.

At present, election data is being presented for Missouri.  Other states will be added will be added as their data is processed.  Each state's county by county voting data will be presented for all state or national offices as well as initiative, referendum, or constitutional ballot issues.  Election information and data can be accessed from the state election directory page.