You've heard it..."There's an app for that"! When it comes to apps for the 2012 election, there are several that I have found to wonderful tools that I have been using daily. The best part is that they are all free. Without further ado...
PollTracker
From Talking Points Memo, PollTracker boasts the most accurate and up-to-date polling numbers. This wonderful app tracks all major polls and provides averages. You can also delve into specific states, swing states, key voting demographics, and Congressional races. It is very good for teaching the sway of public opinion as it correlates to events. The app is very student friendly.
SuperPac App
Apps that listen to a song on the radio and link to iTunes or lyrics have become quite popular and robust. SuperPac App takes the same technology to campaign commercials. As an ad plays on TV simply hold the your devise up to the TV and the app will recognize the ad, and display the super pac who funded, fact checking data, and relevant web links. Through the app, you also have access to a massive database of current campaign commercials from super pacs and the major political parties.
Voter Planet
Voter Planet is a great app for obtaining information about all congressional and presidential candidates. Users can search by congressional district and ad candidates to "My Ballot". Included are links to political news and information on registering to vote.
