Thorough, extensive in scope, and meticulously researched, America Votes includes official, state-certified election returns and key data by county and by district for the House, Senate, and gubernatorial elections for the 2009-2010 election cycle. This volume is an essential acquisition for university, school, public, and professional libraries.

Updates to this edition include:

- the 2010 midterm elections that brought about a Republican majority in the House

- the off-year gubernatorial elections in Virginia and New Jersey

- the surprising defeat of several long-term House members and senators