When John F. Kennedy was elected president in 1960, the media speculated that television helped him win. During the first televised political debate, Kennedy appeared cool and confident, while Richard Nixon appeared nervous and ill-at-ease (thanks in part to a bad makeup job). As election 2000 nears, the campaign trail is merging with the information superhighway more than ever before. In November, will it be the Internet that casts the deciding vote for our 43rd president?

At the very least, the American political system has entered an age of high-tech politics, in which the candidates, the contributions, and even the agenda itself are dramatically influenced by technology. Voters can easily access detailed information about the candidates. Candidates are using their tech-savvy to tap into the new money flowing through high-tech enclaves such as Silicon Valley. And, in the near future, technology may even dramatically increase voter turnout.

Read our report to find out which tech companies support which candidates, which candidate has the best Web site, and what high tech has in store for elections in the coming years.

Which Candidate Built the Best Web Site?
The presidential hopefuls embark on a whistle-stop cybertour. How successful are their Web presences?

High-Tech Dollars Favor the Right
Trying to reach tech-savvy voters is one thing, but trying to reach the tech coffers is another. Are the candidates raking in the donation dollars by wooing wired regions and industries?

The Future of High-Tech Politics
Interacting with candidates via their Web sites is only the start of the technology revolution in politics. Find out what's in store for the coming years.

The candidates take Web 101

Kim Wimpsett is a former senior editor for CNET Builder.com. Look for Kim on the 2004 ballot. She'll be running on the Web Domination Party ticket.