Track the Princeton Election Consortium's Meta-Analysis

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Version
1.100
Update
October 1, 2016
Size
51.25KiB
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Category
Users
39
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Languages Support
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Http://election.princeton.edu/
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Princeton Election Consortium Extension

This extension puts an icon in your browser that, when clicked, will show you the up-to-the-minute status of the election(s) being tracked by Dr. Sam Wang's Princeton Election Consortium Meta-Analysis.

- Link to most recent blog post by Dr. Wang
- When the meta analysis was last updated
- Projected Democratic and Republican totals (votes, Senate seats, etc)
- Popular Vote Meta-margin
- Prediction of November election outcome
- Current graphic aids, which may include meta-analysis history for the campaign, an electoral map, and win scenario histogram.
- Hover your mouse pointer over the icon to see a condensed summary.

Neither this extension nor its author are affiliated with Princeton University, the Princeton Election Consortium, or Dr. Sam Wang.

Changelog:

10/01/2016 - Fix 'undefined' in title text
07/11/2016 - Update location of map image again
07/05/2016 - Update location of banner and map image
06/14/2016 - Update graph and map images, update background refresh interval to 8 hours, update URL of output summary
09/05/2014 - Updated to work with 2014 Senate race
09/26/2014 - Badge text now properly handles GOP meta-margin lead
09/29/2014 - Badge text now condensed to fit better
10/13/2014 - Bugfix for meta-margin for badge (something changed at PEC)
03/01/2015 - Update to show Obama net approva/disapprove graph. Drop \"More\" info from footer.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Princeton Election Consortium", "version": "1.100", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Track the Princeton Election Consortium's Meta-Analysis", "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icon.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "background": { "page": "background.html" }, "permissions": [ "http://election.princeton.edu/" ]}
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How to download and manually install Princeton Election Consortium extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Princeton Election Consortium extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Princeton Election Consortium extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Princeton Election Consortium extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Princeton Election Consortium extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Princeton Election Consortium extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Princeton Election Consortium Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Princeton Election Consortium extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Princeton Election Consortium extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Princeton Election Consortium extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Princeton Election Consortium extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Princeton Election Consortium extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Princeton Election Consortium extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Princeton Election Consortium extension file

Select and download the Princeton Election Consortium extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Princeton Election Consortium extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Princeton Election Consortium extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Princeton Election Consortium extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Princeton Election Consortium extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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(ID: ) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/25/2012 This is the real hotness. Love me some election meta.

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Jon Ruark (ID: 0000008dabd0da68) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/18/2012 Clean, simple, and fast. I like quick access to this kind of information.

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Dennis Keefer (ID: 000000cafab5cb34) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/17/2012 Use it every day