As a young stockbroker in New York City during the 1960s, a chance encounter with a political canvasser changed Julius "Desey" Desenberg's life. The canvasser, working for a mayoral candidate, pinned ...

The American Political Items Collectors gather in Canton annually. This year collectors weighted in on the upcoming election.

An outfit may not be the first thing most people think of before heading to the polls, but a misstep while dressing could ...

There are three buttons from the 1896 campaign, in which Ohioan Republican ... be placed in nomination for the presidency of a major political party convention. Admission is free, but the church ...

Caption: These baby-shaped bars of soap were sent to voters during the 1896 election, though they were not commissioned by the presidential candidates. (Submitted by the National Museum of American ...

Wearing campaign or political merch while voting at the polls is considered electioneering in many states. We fact-check ...

These buttons are snapshots that bridge America’s political past to the present. They are small, but mighty symbols of campaigns that once rallied our nation.

If you want to support a candidate, then double-check the rules. Some states don't allow campaign apparel at polling places when voting.

Aside from registering and bringing your ID, here are other election rules to know before you head to the polls in Iowa.