Government & Voting Resources


The following Web Resources are not a part of the Library eResources, but are freely available on the Internet. The resources listed were selected by Thousand Oaks librarians because they provide valuable information and are useful for researching the subjects.

Federal, State & Local Government Information

California Legislative Information

Access to California law and legislative information


City of Thousand Oaks

Information on city departments, leaders and municipal code


State of California

Official web portal for the State of California; checkout Find a Service for information on the various departments and branches of the State of California.


Congress.gov

Official website for U.S. federal legislative information. The site provides access to accurate, timely, and complete legislative information for Members of Congress, legislative agencies, and the public.


US Government Manual

Official handbook of the Federal Government with information on the three branches of the government


USA.gov

Official web portal for the U.S. Government; access to statistical information and census data


Public Policy

Country Studies- Published by Library of Congress, Country Studies offers previously published Country Studies/Area Handbooks and more up-to-date Country Profiles on select countries. This series presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world. 


Voting Resources

  1. Election Voter Resource Guide
  2. California Official Voter Information Guide
  3. California Secretary of State Voting Information
  4. Register to Vote
  5. Check Your Voter Registration Status
  6. Where's My Ballot?
  7. Official Voter Information Guide
  8. County Elections Offices
  9. Vote By Mail
  10. Military & Overseas Voters
  11. Voting in California
  12. Poll Worker Information
  13. Elections Cybersecurity
  14. Election Video Resources
  15. California Voter Foundation
  16. Easy Voter Guide — California Edition
  17. League of Women Voters of California
  18. New Voters of California - Elections & Voter Information
  19. Project Vote Smart
  20. Ventura County Elections Divison
  21. Vote 411
  22. Voting & Elections Information at USA.gov