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The Presidential Showcase

June 18, 2008

Posted by Brittany Bohnet, Google Maps Special Projectsbeen followingcloselyIowa CaucusSuper TuesdayUS state primariesprimary map in Pennsylvaniaand we couldn't help but share.

In order to better showcase these maps to you, we've created a Google Maps Elections Gallery that will serve as a collection of the best political maps mashups during the US campaign season. Here's a sneak peek at what's inside:

Primary Results: Take a look back in time as you view the final outcome of the United States primaries. Check results down to the county level and measure how close the final votes were between democratic candidates Clinton and Obama.

Fundrace: The Huffington Post brings you a map that tracks campaign donors by party, candidate, and location. Already have the Earth API plug-in installed? Try switching on the Earth mode for an even richer experience!

Twitter: Use the Twitter map to discover what people around the world are saying about the US elections.

Obama's Journey/McCain's Journey: Follow Obama and McCain's lives, as written by Wikipedia. Whose will lead to the White House?

Search Queries: Can search queries predict the elections? View the most popular candidate queries around the United States and discover historical trends up to six months back.