Election returns from 1954 to the present are published by Congressional Quarterly in their biennial report, America Votes. Volume 23, covering the 1998 election, has just been published.

Election returns found in volumes of America Votes are more accurate than the official returns, since errors creep into the official returns, and the staff double checks official returns for addition errors. The book includes votes and percentages of the vote for all counties of the US, maps, and many interesting and useful summary charts.

Volume 23 costs $147 and can be ordered from Congressional Quarterly (Phone 800-638-1710). For back issues, consult a university or large public library.