The Libraries provide access to many sources of data and statistics. Here are a few starting points.
US Data and Statistics
Compendium
Congress and Elections
Census Data
State legislative Data
A few key resources with international data to get you started.
In addition to the more general data sources above, there are some data sets that focus primarily on topic such as politics, political institutions, and conflict. Here are a few places to start.
The University Libraries' Research Services on 2nd Floor Paterno offers support to faculty, staff, and students working with data through its Data Learning Center.
Support includes:
Make an appointment for a consultation: